Reference #: 24002100
Description
Temple University's College of Science & Technologyissearchingfor a Research Assistant.
BecomeapartoftheTemplefamilyandyouwillhaveaccesstothefollowing:
Fullmedical,dental,visioncoverage Paid time off
11PaidHolidays(includingthedayafterThanksgiving&winterbreak)
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITIONFREE
A generousretirementplanandsomuch more!Salary Grade: T23
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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 Research Assistant with interest in addressing the need for global health planning for the recent malaria emergence. The Boni research group is focused on mathematical modeling of response strategies to the current urgent problem in Africa of responding to the recent (2020-2021) emergence of artemisinin resistance on the continent. These mathematical models are used to evaluate different response strategies when drug resistance levels are too high. Our research group is currently building national-level mathematical models of malaria transmission for five African countries to forecast their drug-resistance situations several years into the future. The Research Assistant will play a vital role in assembling data for different countries' epidemiological and drug-resistance situations, parameterization of country-level scenarios with all the assembled data and building and/or visualizing additional models to make near-term and long-term malaria forecasts. Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a grant funded position.
Required Education & Experience:
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in biology or any computational field like statistics, applied math, data science, or computer science
(or other relevant field) and six months of related research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience in scientific language and computational tools like R, Python, MATLAB and/or C Familiar with computational methods in the techniques or simulations.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Schedule:Full-time
Shift:Day Job
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