Assistant Project Scientist - Mosquito-borne disease modeling - School of Public Health
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Position overview The Marshall Lab at UC Berkeley is seeking
to hire an Assistant Project Scientist to work on mathematical and
computational aspects of several projects to control mosquitoes and
the diseases they transmit. Our work in this area spans collaborations
with molecular biologists, ecologists, and epidemiologists. We develop
mathematical models and software to fit models to data generated in
the lab and predict how gene-edited mosquitoes could be expected to
perform in the wild. As the technology develops, considerations
regarding ecological modeling, field trial design, and implications
for disease transmission are becoming increasingly relevant.
We are seeking a project scientist with particular
strengths in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases and
scientific programming, and interests in mosquito-borne diseases,
gene-editing technology, and/or public health interventions.
Responsibilities: Lab :
Position title:
Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales
set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See
the following table for the current salary scale for this position:
The current base salary range for this position is $71,500 - $91,000.
Off-scale salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the
published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are
offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
July
1, 2024
Position duration:
The initial appointment is for two years with the
possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and
availability of funding.
Application
Window
Open date:
April 22, 2024
Next review date: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:59pm
(Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full
consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at
11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue
to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review
date will only be considered if the position has not yet been
filled.
Position description
The successful candidate will
contribute to the development of mathematical models and software to
describe the application of genetic control tools to mosquito vectors
of malaria, as well as of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. These
models and software will be used to address research questions related
to our current funded projects with the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Akbari Lab at UCSD,
and the UC Malaria Initiative. The researcher will have access to a
wide network of genetic control, mosquito, and malaria researchers
spanning UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC San Francisco, QIMR Berghofer
Medical Research Institute (Australia), National Environment Agency
(Singapore), Ifakara Health Institute (Tanzania) and Imperial College
London (UK). They will be expected to work with postdocs and graduate
students in our group, to lead and co-author research publications,
and to assist with grant applications.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Preferred qualifications
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV, including a list of publications.
Cover Letter - A short cover letter describing your research interests and motivations for joining the Marshall Lab at UC Berkeley.
Publications - Two most significant publications or manuscripts to date.
Publication 1 of 2
(Optional)
Publications - Publication 2 of 2
(Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Contact information for three references is required however, letters of reference are not required at this time. We will seek your permission before contacting your references. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
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will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and
inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g.,
teaching, research, and service, as applicable). The
University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
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orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or
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searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be
treated as confidential per University of California policy and
California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when
letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or
career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior
to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you
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and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time
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Job location
Berkeley, CA 94720
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