Shazia Ruybal-Pesántez
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Malaria Transmission Chain Inference and Statistical Modelling Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral research fellow position funded by Fundación ”la Caixa”. The project is a funded research role; no stipend amount, tuition, or other financial details are stated.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Barcelona Institute for Global Health

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Come work with Shazia Ruybal-Pesántez at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) on a postdoctoral research fellow position in malaria statistical modelling, Bayesian inference, network science, and infectious disease epidemiology.
The project is funded by Fundación ”la Caixa” and focuses on inferential frameworks for malaria transmission chain inference (“who infected whom”) using epidemiological data and genetic data. The work combines network-based modelling, Bayesian or likelihood-based inference, and scientific software development, with an emphasis on methodological innovation and translational public health applications.
This role is especially relevant for candidates interested in how genomic and epidemiological data can be integrated to study transmission, importation, persistence, and resurgence in malaria. The poster notes that malaria’s biology makes transmission inference more complex than for viral pathogens, so the project is aimed at developing new methods rather than applying existing ones directly.
Ideal applicants should have strong statistical modelling skills. Experience in Bayesian inference, likelihood-based inference, infectious disease outbreak inference, or network science is especially welcome. A malaria or genetics background is not required, but a genuine interest in both areas is important.
The position is based at ISGlobal in Spain. The closing date is 30 October 2026, or until the position is filled, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Apply using the link provided in the post.
Funding details
Postdoctoral research fellow position funded by Fundación ”la Caixa”. The project is a funded research role; no stipend amount, tuition, or other financial details are stated.
What's required
Applicants should have strong statistical modelling skills, with experience in Bayesian or likelihood-based inference, infectious disease outbreak inference, or network science preferred. A malaria or genetics background is not required, but genuine interest in both is important.
How to apply
Apply via the provided link. The post says interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early application is encouraged. You can also contact the poster to chat about the role.
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