The University of Texas at Austin is seeking outstanding postdoctoral scholars to contribute to modeling the spread, surveillance, forecasting, and control of infectious diseases. The role focuses on developing mathematical models and tools to support public health efforts in outbreak preparedness and response across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and analysis of mathematical models to support the early detection, forecasting, and mitigation of emerging infectious disease outbreaks, including seasonal and pandemic influenza
- Contribute to the development of outbreak modeling tools and training resources for public health professionals
- Disseminate this work through direct engagement with scientists and public health professionals, as well as peer-reviewed publications
Skills
- Candidates must have completed a PhD within the last 3 years in a quantitative science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline
- The position will also require the ability to work quickly on time-sensitive analyses and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
- Several years of experience in designing, validating, and applying mathematical models of outbreak dynamics and control
- Experience collaborating with communities and public health professionals
Benefits
- Full-time benefits package
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
Company Overview
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu.Company H1B Sponsorship
The University of Texas at Austin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 282 in 2025, 210 in 2024, 175 in 2023, 186 in 2022, 187 in 2021, 190 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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