Post-Doc modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne

Post-Doc [2y; Ph.D. in quant ecology, population dynamics, math modeling or biostat; R (spatial modeling functions), GIS SW; English; 3,600 Euros/m; modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne diseases (VBD) in a heterogeneous European landscape] / Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) / Only candidates from the EU

UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES, UNIVERSITÉ D’EUROPE
Marius Gilbert
Laboratoire de Lutte biologique et Ecologie spatiale (LUBIES)
Biological Control and Spatial Ecology lab

Université Libre de Bruxelles
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50 CP 160/12
B – 1050 Bruxelles
Belgique
T : +32 (0)2 650 37 80
F : +32 (0)2 650 24 45
mgilbert@ulb.ac.be
lubies.ulb.ac.be

Post-Doc, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) : modeling the spread of vectors and vector-borne diseases (VBD) in a heterogeneous European landscape.

Description.
A two-years postdoctoral position is available in the Biological control and spatial ecology (LUBIES) lab, as part of the EDENext FP7-Health project “Biology and control of vector-borne infections in Europe”. EDENext aims to investigate the biological, ecological and epidemiological components of VBD introduction, emergence and spread, and to propose innovative tools for controlling them, building on the basis of acquired knowledge. The research activity is part of the modeling group that includes three other partners (University of Oxford, University of Louvain, Utrecht University) and coordinated by the Theoretical Epidemiology group (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University). The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing, testing and validating models of vectors and VBD spread in a heterogeneous environment. More details on the project can be obtained upon demand. The postdoctoral associate will interact productively with EDENext collaborators, including those focusing on specific VBD systems. The postdoctoral associate will participate in lab meetings, interact productively with PhD and MSc students, and will be expected to present his/her research findings to international conferences and EDENext meetings and to publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Qualifications.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate holding a Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, population dynamics, mathematical modeling or biostatistics. The candidate should have demonstrated computational, communication and writing skills (English) and should be keen to work with experts from other disciplines. A good knowledge of R (spatial modeling functions and packages) and GIS software is an asset, but not essential. Candidates from the European Union are eligible for this position.

Employment.
ULB can offer you a temporary two-years full-time Post-doc appointment, with a gross salary approximately starting at 3,600 per month (salary scale 530 of Belgian Universities).

Applications.
Application will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, PDF copies of the 3 most representative publications, a list of three references with email contact information, and should be addressed to mgilbert@ulb.ac.be

MEMBRE DE L’ACADÉMIE UNIVERSITAIRE WALLONIE-BRUXELLES ET DU PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE EUROPÉEN BRUXELLES WALLONIE