Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
posted 4 months ago
The Research Assistant Professor of Biology position at Temple University is a critical role aimed at addressing the urgent global health challenge posed by malaria, particularly in light of the emergence of artemisinin-resistant strains in Africa. This position is part of the Boni Lab within the Department of Biology, which is actively engaged in mathematical modeling to develop effective drug-resistance response strategies. The lab collaborates with various national malaria control programs across Africa, providing essential analytics and advice to organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research funded by prestigious institutions like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, and will be involved in a network of global partners including Oxford and Imperial College. The role requires a strong background in computational epidemiology, with a focus on malaria modeling. Candidates will be expected to lead research initiatives that involve individual-based modeling of malaria and the development of drug-resistance control policies. The position also entails the use of geospatial software to analyze malaria prevalence and incidence data, as well as software development in C++ for complex projects. The successful candidate will need to understand the operational needs of national malaria control programs in endemic regions, ensuring that research outputs are relevant and actionable. This is a limited-term appointment, initially funded for one year, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. The position is set to begin in Autumn or Winter 2024, and candidates are encouraged to apply if they are passionate about using computational methods to tackle pressing global health issues.