Pranav Pandit

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in New World Screwworm Ecology and Surveillance through the EpiPandit Lab. This interdisciplinary opportunity sits at the intersection of veterinary science , infectious disease epidemiology , disease ecology , wildlife and livestock surveillance , spatial risk modeling , forecasting , artificial intelligence , machine learning , data science , and geospatial analysis . The project aims to develop next-generation surveillance systems for New World Screwworm and other emerging threats at the wildlife–livestock interface, with collaborators across academia, government, conservation, and technology sectors. The successful candidate should have strong quantitative skills and a strong interest in disease surveillance, ecology, data science, AI, geospatial analysis, and emerging infectious diseases. The role is based in person at University of California, Davis . Funding is provided for two years , with the possibility of extension. Applications received by 2026-07-10 will receive full consideration. For questions, contact Pranav Pandit at [email protected] . Please review the attached position announcement for additional details.

Pranav Pandit, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the University of California, Davis, is hiring two Postdoctoral Scholars in the EpiPandit Lab. The positions focus on climate-sensitive infectious disease modeling for parasites, vectors, and zoonotic pathogens, plus translating models into decision-support tools for veterinarians and animal health/environmental agencies. One project is on climate- and risk-based decision support for companion animal parasite control with Prof. Jane Sykes; the other is on ecological niche modeling of emerging diseases, including New World Screwworm, with state agency and private-sector partners. Desired strengths include spatiotemporal and climate data modeling , AI/ML (including GeoFMs), Bayesian spatial statistics , ecological niche or vector models, and building user-facing tools such as Shiny , Streamlit , or web/mobile apps. This is a two-year, full-time postdoctoral appointment, in person in Davis, California, United States , with the possibility of extension depending on funding. The role follows the UC Postdoctoral Scholar salary scale and includes full UC benefits. Deadline: October 23, 2026. How to apply: Email a single PDF to [email protected] with the specified subject line in the post.