Biostatistics Postdoctoral Research Associate, Public Health Sciences

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative academic institution is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a dynamic team focused on comparative effectiveness research in cancer studies. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex healthcare data and contribute to impactful research. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in biostatistics and machine learning, with proficiency in R and SAS/STATA. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of healthcare research and enhance your academic career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Strong background in survival analysis and missing data methods.
• Proficiency in R and SAS/STATA for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Modeling multilevel survival data and addressing confounding issues.
• Developing computing programs to support research initiatives.

Skills

Survival Analysis

Machine Learning

Causal Inference

Data Analysis

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Biostatistics or Related Field

Doctoral Degree

Tools

R

SAS

STATA

Job description

The Biostatistics Division in the Department of Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside Dr. Hong Zhu and a multidisciplinary research team, contributing to innovative methods in comparative effectiveness research using complex observational healthcare data, with a focus on cancer studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Modeling multilevel survival data while addressing confounding and missing data issues.

• Utilizing machine learning techniques as appropriate for data analysis.

• Developing computing programs and software to support research initiatives.

• Applying new methodologies to real-world healthcare data.

• Actively contributing to the preparation of publications for peer-reviewed journals.

• Assisting in the preparation of grant proposals for funding agencies.

This role is ideal for a candidate seeking hands-on experience in biostatistical research within a dynamic academic environment and aiming to make impactful contributions to the field.

For additional information about the position, please contact Hong Zhu, Professor, at [e-mail].

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field by the appointment start date.

• Strong background and experience in, survival analysis, missing data methods, causal inference, machine learning

• Proficiency in R and SAS/STATA.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

To Apply:

Please apply throughCareers at UVA , and search for R0066529.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

Complete an application online with the following required documents:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for 3 references

Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information regarding the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at [e-mail]

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville andhttps://embarkcva.com/.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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