National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
Division of Intramural Research
Bethesda, MD
Supervisor: Martha Nelson
Apply: https://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/pdf-cb-091625/
The post-doctoral scholar will study how rapidly evolving RNA viruses (e.g., H5N1 avian influenza, coronavirus) transmit and evolve at the human-animal interface, using advanced Bayesian phylodynamic approaches and large-scale genomic data. This project is part of a longstanding government-academic partnership spanning multiple Federal agencies and academic institutions to study disease spillover between humans, wildlife, and livestock and identify successful intervention strategies to break transmission in real-world settings. Specific tasks and responsibilities include:
- Phylodynamic analysis of virus genome data
- Writing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Presenting data at conferences and seminars
- Leading projects involving international collaborators
- Working collaboratively with other lab members
Position Overview: This is a full-time postdoctoral fellow position. The initial appointment will be for one year, and is renewable on a yearly basis, with extensions up to 5 years total. The NIH offers a competitive salary (based on postdoctoral experience, see stipend tables: https://www.training.nih.gov/stipends/) and comprehensive health insurance. The NIH is dedicated to the continued education and career development of all its research staff. Candidates are subject to a background investigation. Additional information about NIH postdoctoral fellowships: https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pd/