Postdoctoral Position in Infectious Diseases - Judson (PI) 2025-2026

Position overview

Salary range :

See Table 23 for the salary range for this position [https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-oct-2025-scales / t23.pdf ]. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 to $79,881.

Application Window

Open date : September 18, 2025

Next review date : Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Friday, Jan 30, 2026 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 Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral position. The candidate will join Dr. Seth Judson and the Translational Infectious Disease Eco-epidemiology (TIDE) lab, leading research projects focused on arbovirus epidemiology, risk prediction, and scenario modeling for local and international decision-makers. The primary project centers on developing risk maps for yellow fever and evaluating diagnostic and vaccination strategies in Africa and South America. Preferred qualifications : Experience in spatial epidemiology and mechanistic / statistical modeling of vector-borne diseases. Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling, mathematical modeling, and / or machine learning techniques. Proficiency in programming in R and / or Python. Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, lead publications, and mentor junior researchers. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Ecology, or a related quantitative field is required.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Ecology, or a related quantitative field is required.

Additional qualifications

• A strong background in infectious disease dynamics and eco-epidemiology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and lead publications
• Proficiency in programming in R and / or Python
• Demonstrated experience with advanced statistical modeling, mathematical modeling, and / or machine learning techniques.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience working with mosquito-borne arboviruses (including field, laboratory, and / or mechanistic / statistical modeling) and collaborating with public health agencies is preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows :

Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

Expand our reach as a global university

Enhance our research and creative activities

Elevate how we teach

Become a more effective institution

Prompt for candidates for recruitment :

Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Publication or manuscript in submission - Provide a copy of one of your publications or one that is in submission.

Reference requirements

Provide contact information of 3 professional references

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10606

Help contact : tvanwagoner@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA