Research Scientist

Temple University's College of Scheice & Technology is searching for a Research Scientist .

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T26

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Job Summary:

The Boni research group, based at the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine (IGEM) in the Department of Biology at Temple University's School of Science & Technology, is looking to hire a highlymotivated Computational Research Scientist with strong computational biology skills and an interest in
addressing the need for global health planning for the recent malaria emergence. The Boni research group uses the newest developments in computational epidemiology to assist five national malaria control programs in Africa with designing drug-resistance response strategies to combat the rise of new artemisinin-resistant malaria strains. Currently, the Boni research group is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and is collaborating and partnering with various global agencies such as Applied Malaria Modeling Network, Oxford, Imperial College, IS Global, Swiss Tropical Public Health, World Health Organization, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, national malaria programs of Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Burkina Faso, Medicines for Malaria Venture and JHPIEGO (at Johns Hopkins). The Computational Research Scientist, with competence in scientific language and computational tools, will play a critical role in our research team's malaria epidemiological modeling, perform computational and mathematical modeling, assemble and analyze national and global health data, build and visualize additional models to make near-term and long-term forecasts. Perform other duties as assigned.

*This is a grant funded position.

Required Education & Experience:

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in computer science, epidemiology, or another computational science with at least three years related experience OR a M.S. in computer science, epidemiology, or another computational science with at least five years related experience and proficient technical skills. An equivalent combination of education and experience in related field may be considered.

Preferred

• Proven experience with Python, MATLAB and C++ and familiarity with computational methods in the techniques or simulations.
• Advanced degree
• Experience in an academic research environment.

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