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CFA Postdoctoral Fellow - Center for Pandemic Decision Science

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Job Posting Title CFA Postdoctoral Fellow - Center for Pandemic Decision Science

Hiring Department Department of Integrative Biology

Position Open To All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

FLSA Status Exempt

Earliest Start Date Immediately

Position Duration Expected to Continue Until Oct 02, 2026

Location UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

This is a one-year position with opportunity for renewal based on funding and performance. Full-time benefits package.

Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidates. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background requirement.

Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated via an accelerated video interview and decision process.

Purpose: The Meyers Lab and epiENGAGE at The University of Texas at Austin are immediately seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to contribute to modeling the spread, surveillance, forecasting, and control of influenza and other infectious diseases. Research aims to elucidate epidemiological dynamics and provide robust insights and tools to support outbreak preparedness and response efforts across the United States.

The postdoctoral scholars will work under the primary supervision and mentorship of Professor Lauren Ancel Meyers.

We seek candidates with strong quantitative training in modeling of infectious disease dynamics, statistics/ML/AI, or operations research/optimization. Preference for those with knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and analysis of mathematical models to support the early detection, forecasting, and mitigation of emerging infectious disease outbreaks, including seasonal and pandemic influenza.

Contribute to the development of outbreak modeling tools and training resources for public health professionals.

Disseminate this work through direct engagement with scientists and public health professionals, and peer‑reviewed publications.

Required Qualifications Candidates must have completed a PhD within the last 3 years in a quantitative science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline. The position requires the ability to work quickly on time‑sensitive analyses and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications Several years of experience in designing, validating, and applying mathematical models of outbreak dynamics and control, and experience collaborating with communities and public health professionals.

Salary Range $70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Flexible work arrangement possible

Occasional evenings and weekends required

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

Flexible: 40 hours/week is required, mostly during normal business hours (e.g., 9:00am-5:00pm), though numbers of hours/day and days/week can be negotiated and may change depending on projects.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Three (3) letters of reference

PhD Verification documentation

Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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