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Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist Join to apply for the Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist role at University of California, San Francisco Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist Join to apply for the Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist role at University of California, San Francisco Position Description Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist Position Description Public Health Data Science, Modeling, and Decision Analysis – Junior Specialist Institute for Health Policy Studies UC San Francisco Applications are welcomed for a NIH-funded Junior Specialist position for a 1-year term. The Junior Specialist will work under the direction of Dr. Reza Yaesoubi at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects broadly related to public health data science, modeling, and decision analysis. This includes, but is not limited to, developing machine learning models to predict the risk of certain health outcomes, developing reinforcement learning models to optimize public health responses to pandemics, and developing cost-effectiveness models to optimize the selection of antibiotics for the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. One of the main purposes of this position is to provide hands on research experience for individuals who are considering pursuing PhD studies. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate as lead author in publications arising from this work and to communicate findings in oral presentations at national and international conferences. Required Qualifications Bachelor degree in data science, statistics, biostatistics, operation research, infectious disease modeling, computational biology, computational ecology, computer science, or related quantitative disciplines. Strong background in statistics and probability models. Strong programming skills. Preferred Qualifications MSc or MPH degree in data science, statistics, biostatistics, operation research, infectious disease modeling, computational biology, computational ecology, computer science, or related quantitative disciplines. See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 - $58,600. Please apply online at: with a CV and contact information for two references. Applicants must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Document Requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference Requirements 2 required (contact information only) As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. 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