Associate Research Scientist: Disease Modeling & Simulation (Remote Options)

RightReadMD; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist (CADRe) focused on advanced computational disease models, especially oral lesions and cancers. Design, implement, and validate simulation models, integrating epidemiologic data and literature into robust frameworks for impactful research.

The role includes mentoring, career development toward grant writing, and lead-author publications, with potential renewal depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in decision sciences, industrial engineering, epidemiology, biostatistics, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience in simulation modeling methodologies including Markov/state-transition models, discrete event simulation, differential equation modeling, and/or agent-based modeling.
• Strong foundation in probability theory and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate disease simulation models using state-transition frameworks and related modeling methodologies.
• Implement simulation models in Python, R, C, C++, or other appropriate programming environments.
• Apply discrete event simulation, differential equation modeling, and agent-based simulation methods where appropriate to the research objectives.
• Integrate model parameters using national datasets for incidence, mortality, and related epidemiologic outcomes.
• Conduct structured literature reviews to inform model inputs and assumptions.
• Apply principles of diagnostic test accuracy, including receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis.
• Perform statistical analyses, including multivariable regression and time-to-event methods, as needed to support modeling efforts.
• Develop and maintain databases of model inputs, outputs, and analytical results.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for dissemination in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
• Present regular progress updates to the Principal Investigator and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Markov/state-transition models

Discrete event simulation

Agent-based modeling

Probability theory

Statistical methods

Education

Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

C

C++

Job description

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist (CADRe) focused on advanced computational disease models, especially oral lesions and cancers. Design, implement, and validate simulation models, integrating epidemiologic data and literature into robust frameworks for impactful research.

The role includes mentoring, career development toward grant writing, and lead-author publications, with potential renewal depending on funding.