Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Epidemic Modeling

Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to support this work. Fred Hutch provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for junior investigators to grow and develop their future career.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary group to work on development, refinement, and utilization of different classes of epidemiological models as well as application of methods for effective model configuration and calibration using data collected by the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) and by HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN). The primary focus of this work is on estimating the effectiveness of preventive interventions based on expanded use of different formulations of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Among the key objectives of the modeling work are improving the understanding of viral transmission, informing effective public health strategies, and guiding rational development and implementation of new preventive interventions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Recent PhD degree in statistics/biostatistics, applied mathematics, infectious disease epidemiology, population biology, theoretical ecology or a similarly quantitative discipline.
  
• Research experience in mathematical modeling of biological systems, including but not limited to modeling infectious disease transmission and population dynamics is required.
  
• The position will require a substantial amount of programming and computation, reviewing/analyzing scientific literature, good organizational and communication skills.
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
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  • Experience with Bayesian statistical methods of model calibration or longitudinal data analysis is a plus.
    
    How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position and your CV.
    A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
    The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $140,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
    This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
    Our Commitment to Diversity
    We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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