We invite applications for an NIH funded postdoctoral research position in conjunction with the project “Cascades of Network Structure and Function: Pathways to Adolescent Substance Use” with Cynthia Lakon (Assistant Professor, Program in Public Health) and Carter Butts (Associate Professor, Departments of Sociology and Statistics) at the University of California, Irvine. This postdoctoral position has an expected term of 24-months (with the possibility of extension), conditional on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Earliest start date is August 1, 2012; applications will be considered until the position is filled.
This position is funded to carry out research on various aspects of adolescent network structure, social support, and adolescent substance use, including cigarette smoking, cannabis, and alcohol use. The research work will entail using statistical and agent-based models within a dynamic network setting. The postdoctoral scholar will be part of a multidisciplinary research team and will work in conjunction with other faculty, student, and postdoctoral researchers at the Center for Networks and Relational Analysis at UC Irvine. This setting provides extensive opportunities to work both independently and in a team setting with researchers in disciplines ranging from public health and criminology to computer science and statistics. Formal affiliation with the departments of Public Health, Sociology, or Statistics are possible, depending on applicant interests and qualifications.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD, or a Masters degree and PhD submitted, at the time of taking up the position; degrees are expected to be in sociology, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, public health, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will also have expertise in social network analysis or a related subject and expertise in one or more of these areas: scientific computing, agent-based modeling, statistical simulation, or computational statistics. Applicants with experience using statnet or RSiena are of particular interest.
Applicants are required to send curriculum vitae, a statement of qualification for this specific postdoctoral position, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Candidates should direct inquiries regarding this position and application material to:
Dr. Cynthia Lakon
Department of Population Health and Disease PreventionProgram in Public Health
Anteater Instruction & Research Office (AIRB)
653 E. Peltason Road
Suite 2010, 2nd Floor
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3957
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