Inside Higher Ed
Postdoctoral Scholar-Infectious Diseases & Vaccinology-School of Public Health
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position: Postdoctoral Scholar - Infectious Diseases & Vaccinology
Location: Berkeley, CA
Division: https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/academics/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology
Lab: https://whittakerlab.com/
Bargaining Unit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/postdoctoral-scholars/contract/
Benefits: https://vspa.berkeley.edu/resources/be-well/postdoc-benefits
Overview The Pandemic and Epidemic Threat Analytics Lab (PETAL) at UC Berkeley School of Public Health is recruiting two Postdoctoral Scholars to advance quantitative research that lowers the risk of future epidemics and pandemics. You will work at the intersection of infectious disease modeling, viral phylodynamics, and public health decision support, co-creating a research project that aligns your expertise with PETAL's mission and current research streams.
Responsibilities
Contribute to modeling efforts characterizing the evolution, ecology, and epidemiology of viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential (e.g., dengue, yellow fever, influenza, SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Marburg).
Support the design of novel pathogen surveillance systems with a focus on wastewater-based monitoring and metagenomic sequencing.
Advance the development of broad-spectrum medical countermeasures, especially novel multivalent vaccines and antivirals.
Evaluate the potential impact of interventions in the built environment, such as far UVC and other indoor air quality improvements.
You will join a diverse, open-science lab with a proven track record of real-world impact and a commitment to supporting career goals. PETAL collaborates with scientists and public health agencies across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia and may involve international travel for conferences and visits.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications: Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a doctoral program at time of application.
Additional qualifications at start: Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree); candidates should have no more than three years of post-degree research experience by the start date.
Preferred qualifications: Doctoral in epidemiology, biostatistics, computational biology, applied mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative field; strong coding skills in R, Python, or similar; experience analyzing infectious-disease data or building transmission models; track record of disseminating research.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (latest)
Cover Letter (1-2 pages)
Research Statement
2-5 references (contact information only)
Apply here:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04994
Help contact:
cwhittaker@berkeley.edu
Application Window Open date: August 20, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until the final date; those received after the review date may be considered if the position is not yet filled.
About UC Berkeley & EEO UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please refer to UC Berkeley policies on equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. Letters of reference are treated as confidential per UC policy. Finalists may be required to disclose any past misconduct as part of employment screening.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit the application link above.
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Division: https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/academics/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology
Lab: https://whittakerlab.com/
Bargaining Unit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/postdoctoral-scholars/contract/
Benefits: https://vspa.berkeley.edu/resources/be-well/postdoc-benefits
Overview The Pandemic and Epidemic Threat Analytics Lab (PETAL) at UC Berkeley School of Public Health is recruiting two Postdoctoral Scholars to advance quantitative research that lowers the risk of future epidemics and pandemics. You will work at the intersection of infectious disease modeling, viral phylodynamics, and public health decision support, co-creating a research project that aligns your expertise with PETAL's mission and current research streams.
Responsibilities
Contribute to modeling efforts characterizing the evolution, ecology, and epidemiology of viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential (e.g., dengue, yellow fever, influenza, SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Marburg).
Support the design of novel pathogen surveillance systems with a focus on wastewater-based monitoring and metagenomic sequencing.
Advance the development of broad-spectrum medical countermeasures, especially novel multivalent vaccines and antivirals.
Evaluate the potential impact of interventions in the built environment, such as far UVC and other indoor air quality improvements.
You will join a diverse, open-science lab with a proven track record of real-world impact and a commitment to supporting career goals. PETAL collaborates with scientists and public health agencies across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia and may involve international travel for conferences and visits.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications: Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a doctoral program at time of application.
Additional qualifications at start: Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree); candidates should have no more than three years of post-degree research experience by the start date.
Preferred qualifications: Doctoral in epidemiology, biostatistics, computational biology, applied mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative field; strong coding skills in R, Python, or similar; experience analyzing infectious-disease data or building transmission models; track record of disseminating research.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae (latest)
Cover Letter (1-2 pages)
Research Statement
2-5 references (contact information only)
Apply here:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04994
Help contact:
cwhittaker@berkeley.edu
Application Window Open date: August 20, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until the final date; those received after the review date may be considered if the position is not yet filled.
About UC Berkeley & EEO UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please refer to UC Berkeley policies on equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. Letters of reference are treated as confidential per UC policy. Finalists may be required to disclose any past misconduct as part of employment screening.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit the application link above.
#J-18808-Ljbffr