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

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

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)Los Angeles, CA, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 : Monday, Oct 20, 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.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https : / / medschool.ucla.edu / cultural-north-star .

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

  • 3 required (contact information only)
  • Provide contact information of 3 professional references

    Apply link :

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

    Help contact : tvanwagoner@mednet.ucla.edu

    About UCLA

    As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

    As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

  • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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