Postdoctoral Research Scholar
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Position Details
Position Details
Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Scholar |
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Position Number | 8150129 |
Job Category | University Staff |
Job Type | Full-Time |
FLSA Status | Exempt |
Campus | Maywood-Health Sciences Campus |
Department Name | HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI |
Location Code | HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI |
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | Yes |
Duties and Responsibilities | Responsibilities will include the following:
The Urban Malaria Project is dedicated to comprehending the burden and determinants of malaria transmission in urban areas within countries where malaria is endemic. Our ultimate objective is to leverage this understanding to contribute valuable insights to national malaria strategic planning. The project team consists of faculty and staff from Loyola University Chicago, University of Ibadan, Osun state University and Bayero University. The Loyola team, located within the Department of Health Informatics and Data Science, seeks to hire one Postdoctoral Fellow with strong remote sensing data analysis and machine learning expertise to support modeling research for urban malaria microstratification across Africa. The candidate will do this work in collaboration with national malaria control programs. |
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | M.D or Ph.D. |
Qualifications |
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Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | n/a |
Computer Skills |
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Supervisory Responsibilities | No |
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No |
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No |
Physical Demands | None |
Working Conditions | None |
Open Date | 04/04/2024 |
Close Date | |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $70,000/ann |
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $56,484/ann |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
About Loyola University Chicago | Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here. As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law. |
Quick Link for Posting | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27936 |
Supplemental Questions
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Do you possess a M.D. or PhD?
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Do you posses a Ph.D. in a geography, ecology, environmental science, urban planning, computer science or similar technical discipline?
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Please check all applicable boxes to indicate your experience with the following tools:
- Scripting tools such as Python or R and Java
- Github for versioning and storing scripts
- Google Earth Engine
- Machine learning classification algorithms
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Do you possess proficiency in the French language?
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Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
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- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae