The Network Science Institute and Bouvé College of Health Sciences are hiring one Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Research Professor Michael Johansson. Professor Johansson works at the interface of research and operational public health using statistical and mathematical models to improve surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Example projects include assessing drivers of global infectious disease dynamics and developing short- and long-term forecasts for those diseases, with a focus on arboviral diseases (e.g., dengue or Oropouche viruses). Other projects include improving risk assessment, optimizing surveillance system design, and developing and evaluating mitigation strategies. These projects aim to integrate epidemiology, complex systems, and network science to develop, evaluate, and implement novel models to support public health decision making needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects using mathematical and statistical models to address emerging public health challenges,
• Prepare and present findings through research articles, public presentations, and interactive tools that engage diverse audiences,
• Participate in career development activities including mentoring students and grant writing, and
• Participate in the Network Science Institute community by organizing talks, attending workshops, and contributing to collaborative projects that explore the intersection of complex systems and public health.