Postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary epidemiology theory M/F

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Postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary epidemiology theory M/F

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Offer DescriptionAs part of an ANR-funded project (VIRADAPT), we want to gain a better understanding of how pathogens adapt to vaccines in order to identify the most sustainable vaccine strategies, and to develop new methods for characterising the phenotypes of variants.
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to develop a theoretical framework at the interface between population genetics and mathematical epidemiology, taking into account the different stages in the adaptation of a virus (mutation, invasion, fixation) propagating in a heterogeneous host population (naïve, naturally immunised or vaccinated).– Develop and analyse mathematical adaptation models
– Develop stochastic simulation models to monitor epidemiological and evolutionary dynamics
– Present results at scientific conferences
– Write scientific publications to communicate resultsThe postdoctoral fellow will be based in Montpellier (CEFE, 1919 route de Mende) but will work on the project with colleagues in Paris and Oxford involved in the ANR VIRADAPT.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages FRENCH Level BasicResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationEligibility criteria– Experience in theoretical evolutionary biology, population genetics and/or mathematics
– Experience in developing and analysing stochastic epidemiological models
– Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate results through oral communications and publicationsWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre d’écologie fonctionnelle et évolutive Country France City MONTPELLIER GeofieldContact CityMONTPELLIER WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Montpellier

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Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:00:30 GMT

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