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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The GeoGraphics Lab in the Department of Geography at The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research for an NIH-NSF funded project on human health, movement, and infectious diseases. This project is led by PI Dr. Nita Bharti, Director of the Human Infectious Disease Lab in the Department of Biology and the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, and will be supervised by grant Co-PI Dr. Anthony Robinson in Geography.
This position is located on campus full-time at University Park, PA. It is not available for remote work.
Successful applicants will have experience in:
Development of Geovisualization tools
Spatial analysis using GIS
Human-Computer Interaction techniques to design and evaluate new mapping systems
Cartographic design
Data analysis
Research Communication (written and verbal)
You do not need to have mastered each of these areas, but rather we expect you to have some base knowledge upon which you can build expertise in most of them. The position will provide ample opportunities to up-skill in each of these areas.
Required Education and Experience
The position requires a completed PhD degree in Geography, Data Visualization, Epidemiology, Ecology, or a related field.
Creative, interdisciplinary thinkers interested in mapping the dynamics of human health and infectious diseases research are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
All application materials must be submitted electronically. Please provide:
A current CV
A personal statement describing your research experiences, why you are a qualified candidate for this position, and your professional goals (3 pages, maximum).
Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please send questions to arobinson@psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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