Postdoctoral Research Associate, Statistical and Computational Modeling for Digital Twins

The Postdoctoral Research Associate selected for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team on research involving the use of statistical and machine learning methods for the development of Immune Digital Twins. There will be potential opportunities for methodological and/or software development, as well as the integration of machine learning into the project, depending on the candidate's interests., 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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2. • Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)

• Modeling experience demonstrated by publications in the field
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.

Required Education

• Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related discipline

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Experience working in one of the following areas:

• Machine learning/predictive modeling for longitudinal data analysis or large language models.
• Strong motivation in the development and application of digital twins, particularly in health and biomedical contexts.
• Strong computer programming skills.
• Strong mathematical or statistical skills.

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team., Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

This position is one of three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions currently 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. IMCI supports an environment that advances 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