Postdoctoral Associate in Population Health Sciences

About This Role

Job: Postdoctoral Associate in Population Health Sciences

Work Location: WCM-Q Qatar

Division: Research - Abu-Raddad Lab

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Sponsorship Eligibility: Yes

Classification: Full Time

Posting End Date: 05/30/2026

Position Summary

The position is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data using advanced mathematical and computational models to support project-related research on the biomedical and behavioral dimensions of population dynamics for both communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops mathematical models describing disease dynamics and the impact of interventions.
• Formulates hypothesis independently and performs comprehensive data analysis using mathematical modeling across multiple research projects.
• Develops, validates, and maintains deterministic, stochastic compartmental, and individual-based models to support disease-related investigations.
• Partners with principal investigators and multidisciplinary research teams to co-develop study designs, and define robust computational plans aligned with research aims.
• Interprets modeling outcomes and prepares reports, visualizations, and scientific manuscripts summarizing findings and contributes to manuscripts and grant submissions.
• Writes and publishes articles in peer-reviewed journals that highlights research findings.
• Presents research results in internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Maintains accurate documentation of analytical methods, results, and project progress.
• Researches articles with respect to the assigned study, keeps up to date with the latest developments and identifies areas of improvement.
• Guides team members on the effective use of tools, methods and workflows as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Mathematical Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of mathematical modeling frameworks, including deterministic and stochastic approaches.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative methods including differential and integral equations, nonlinear dynamics, probability theory, and stochastic processes.
• Expert at scientific computing, including programming, numerical analysis, symbolic and logical analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and computer graphics.
• Extensive knowledge in use of scientific computing tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica, and Berkeley Madonna, and statistical software including SPSS and R.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in demanding timeframes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

• to provide the finest education possible for medical students
• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations
• to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Disabled employer.