Opportunities
We are always seeking motivated individuals to join our research group. Below are opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral research fellows.
Undergraduate Students
We welcome undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in seroepidemiology and infectious disease modeling. Undergraduate researchers in our group work on data analysis, literature reviews, and contribute to ongoing research projects.
Note: All undergraduate research opportunities are unfunded volunteer positions, though students may earn academic credit through departmental research units.
Recommended Skills
- Programming: Experience with R or Python.
- Coursework: Coursework in statistics, biostatistics, and epidemiology is helpful.
- Biology/Public Health: Interest in infectious diseases, immunology, or public health.
- Data Analysis: Experience working with and anlyzing data.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our group as an undergraduate researcher, please send an email to ucdserg@ucdavis.edu with:
- A brief statement of interest (1 paragraph)
- Your CV or resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Any relevant coursework or experience
Graduate Students
We are looking for motivated graduate students to join our group through the UC Davis Graduate Group in Epidemiology or related programs. Graduate students in our group work on developing and applying seroepidemiologic methods to estimate disease burden in populations.
Funding: Most graduate student positions are unfunded, though competitive students may receive 1-2 years of internal funding through Graduate Studies. Graduate students are expected to apply for external fellowships throughout their studies, particularly NIH F-31 predoctoral fellowships.
Recommended Skills
- Quantitative Background: Strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, modeling or related quantitative fields.
- Programming: Proficiency in R or Python for statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Infectious Diseases: Interest in infectious disease dynamics and serology.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
Prospective graduate students should:
- Review the UC Davis Graduate Group in Epidemiology admissions requirements
- Apply through the official graduate admissions portal
- Indicate interest in working with Drs. Kristen Aiemjoy and/or Ezra Morrison in your application
- Feel free to reach out to us at ucdserg@ucdavis.edu before applying
Postdoctoral Research Fellows
We are seeking postdoctoral researchers to join our team and lead cutting-edge research in seroepidemiology and infectious disease modeling. Postdocs in our group have the opportunity to develop independent research projects, mentor students, and collaborate with international partners.
Current Openings
We are currently seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work on a Gates Foundation-funded project focused on advancing seroepidemiology methods for global typhoid burden estimation and developing open-source analytical tools.
Other Postdoctoral Opportunities
In addition to lab-specific positions, UC Davis offers the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which provides an alternative pathway for postdoctoral scholars to join our research group.
General Inquiries
For any questions about opportunities in our research group, please contact us at ucdserg@ucdavis.edu.