Postdoctoral Research Associates, Statistical and Computational Modeling

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004690P
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associates, Statistical and Computational Modeling
Division/College University Research
Department Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI)
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho is in Moscow, a friendly mid-sized town on the rolling hills of the Palouse, with great parks, bike paths, restaurants, a farmer’s market, and fantastic opportunities for recreation in the adjacent mountains and rivers. It is only eight miles from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, providing an academically and culturally rich community. For more information about the University of Idaho and Moscow, visit the links below.
Position Overview
Three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available at the University of Idaho in the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI). These postdoctoral researchers will contribute to our modeling community as members of an interdisciplinary team of researchers working in a uniquely collaborative environment.
The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative research program housed at the University of Idaho. IMCI creates an intellectual and physical environment that fosters model-based interdisciplinary research. The IMCI Modeling Core is home to a consortium of postdoctoral fellows who provide modeling expertise for a wide range of projects as integral members of those research teams.
Unit URL
https://imci.uidaho.edu/
www.uidaho.edu/
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Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Modeling experience demonstrated by publications in the field
  • Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
Required Education
  • Ph.D. by the time of appointment in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related discipline
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Experience working in one of the following areas
    • Biomedical applications, social determinants of health or other demographic health areas
    • Spatial microsimulation, spatially weighted regression, combinatorial optimization or Bayesian network analysis
    • Large language models or machine learning/predictive modeling for longitudinal data analysis

  • Strong computer programming skills
  • Strong mathematical or statistical skills
  • Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $61,008 per year depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 12/17/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials should include:
  • A CV
  • A letter of qualification that addresses how the applicant meets the required and preferred qualifications
  • PDFs of up to three relevant publications or submitted manuscripts
  • Contact information for three references.


Preferential review of applications will begin April 1, 2025. The committee will continue receiving applications until these positions are filled.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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