Post-doctoral Scholar - Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Division-Integrative Biology

Position overview

Position title :

Postdoc Employee- 3252

Salary range :

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position . A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$77,030 annually.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : Fall 2025

Position duration :

The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availbility.

Application Window

Open date : October 4, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 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 University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We have an opportunity for a post-doctoral scholar to join the Center for Global Public Health in the Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Division at UC Berkeley and serve as a research scholar on a new project investigating the co-circulation of Zika and dengue viruses in human and non-human primates in Uganda and Mexico.

This post-doctoral position will focus on Uganda and will be working closely with the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), a world class center of excellence in health research in the region, and Gorilla Doctors, the only organization in the world providing in situ veterinary care to endangered eastern gorillas. In addition to hands-on veterinary medicine, Gorilla Doctors conducts research on diseases impacting gorillas and surveillance for pathogens of potential consequence for gorillas, people and other wildlife and provides leadership for regional response to emerging health threats as they arise.

This post-doctoral position will (1) lead independent research on the epidemiology of dengue and Zika virus co-circulation in human and non-human primates in Uganda, (2) oversee the development and implementation of human cohorts for arbovirus surveillance in Uganda, (3) assist the Gorilla Doctors team with the management of non-human primate cohorts for arbovirus surveillance in the wild through data collation and analyses, (4) conduct epidemiological modeling and analytics for data generated from the project and (4) provide regular technical support to graduate students from UC-Berkeley, UVRI and Gorilla Doctors working on the project. There is an expectation for international travel to Uganda ~ 6 months / year. This unique post-doctoral position is an ideal fit for a scientist who is seeking further career experience focused on epidemiology with an interest in clinical infectious diseases, One Health, wildlife health, zoonoses, and international capacity strengthening.

Independent Research

• Design and execute independent research in collaboration with Uganda Virus Research Institute and Gorilla Doctors on the co-circulation of dengue and Zika virus in Uganda.
• Publish in peer reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to grant and grant report writing.

Human and wildlife cohort management

Capacity Strengthening

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Preferred qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF05063

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Job location

Berkeley, CA