Clemson University’s Center for Public Health Modeling and Response (PHMR) seeks applicants to apply for an open rank research faculty position. The mission of PHMR is to develop and utilize data-driven approaches to inform clinical and public health decision-making and assist the ability of health organizations and communities to prepare for, and respond to, public health threats. We are seeking individuals with a background in infectious disease epidemiology or modeling, with a strong publication record, a proven track-record of obtaining external funding, or experience managing large research teams.
Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, applied math, data science, or related field
- Research career in infectious disease modeling/epidemiology
- Strong publication record
- Ability to procure external funding
- Evidence of mentoring and supervising research teams
- Effective communication skills
Duties and responsibilities:
- Lead or oversee infectious disease research and publications
- Maintain an actively funded research portfolio in infectious disease epidemiology/modeling
- Assist in management of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students
- Work with PHMR to assist in the development of a statewide modeling framework for outbreak detection and forecasting in South Carolina.
Application Instructions: Interested individuals may apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/148908
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Salary: Highly competitive
Benefits: https://www.clemson.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.html
Inquiries: Inquiries should be sent to Dr. Lior Rennert (liorr@clemson.edu).
PHMR Background
The Center for Public Health Modeling and Response (PHMR) is housed in Clemson’s Department of Public Health Sciences. The mission of PHMR is to develop and utilize data-driven approaches to inform clinical and public health decision-making and assist the ability of health organizations and communities to prepare for, and respond to, public health threats. PHMR is composed of 7 faculty, 6 research staff, 5 postdoctoral fellows, and 8 graduate students, with an additional 3 faculty positions and 2 postdoctoral fellows in the process of hiring. PHMR is funded through Clemson University, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recently funded projects include 1) Disease Modeling and Analytics to inform Outbreak Preparedness, Response, Intervention, Mitigation, and Elimination in South Carolina (DMA-PRIME), funded by the CDC Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics; 2) Data-Driven Approaches for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery, and Overdose Prevention in Rural Communities via Mobile Health Clinics and Peer Support Services, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health; and 3) Developing a dynamic modeling framework for surveillance, prediction, and real-time resource allocation to reduce health disparities during Covid-19 and future pandemics, funded by the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health. More information can be found here: www.clemson.edu/cbshs/phmr/index.html
PHMR Overview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NVgKB5lH8E