Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Division of Biostatistics invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow focused on cutting-edge statistical methods for surrogate biomarker evaluation in trials or analyses of electronic health records for risk prediction and causal inference.

Preference will be given to candidates with survival analysis expertise. Salary follows NIH guidelines, with start date flexible and rolling reviews until filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related discipline required at start of fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply state-of-the-art statistical methods for surrogate biomarker evaluation in randomized trials and observational studies.
• Analyze electronic health records data for risk prediction and causal inference.
• Emphasize survival analysis as a priority in candidate selection.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Survival analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Dr. Xuan Wang , an Assistant Professor of the Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences ( PHS ), University of Utah School of Medicine , is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in the development and application of state-of-the-art statistical methods for (1) surrogate biomarker evaluation for the primary outcome in randomized clinical trials as well as observational studies; or/and (2) the analysis of electronic health records data: risk prediction and causal inference. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in survival analysis.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with NIH guidelines concerning years of experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible. The job announcement will remain active until the positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Biostatistics or a related discipline is required at the start of the fellowship. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Required materials:

• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• CV
• List of three references
• Exemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights relevant expertise

Applications or questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Xuan Wang at [e-mail] .

About the Division of Biostatistics

We address important biomedical problems through deep collaborations with researchers at the University of Utah and beyond. We have deep connections with the Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine, the Division of Pediatric Critical Care within the Department of Pediatrics, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Veterans Administration, and Intermountain Healthcare.

We conduct statistical methodological research that is motivated by the problems we encounter during our collaborations. We have an internationally diverse PhD student body, who receive training both in the classroom and through mentored collaboration. We are surrounded by large databases that can be used to address important scientific questions. For example,

• The Utah Population Database ( UPBD ) is the world’s largest resource for tracking diseases in families, with more than 11 million people in large, multigenerational pedigrees, linked to tens of millions of medically relevant records.
• The Enterprise Data Warehouse ( EDW ) contains data extracted from many of the institution’s disparate source systems, including patient, visit, clinical, operational, financial, and research data. It contains data on more than 2.5 million patients.
• The Veterans Administration (VA) Informatics and Computing Infrastructure ( VINCI ) provides researchers with access to all VA electronic health data and additional unique data sets, covering over 9 million Veterans, and high-powered cloud computing infrastructure and tools.

About the Department of Population Health Sciences

The successful fellow will be housed within the Department of Population Health Sciences ( PHS ), within the School of Medicine and will join an established research team with a portfolio of federally funded research. They will join an active and engaged cadre of peer scholars, including an organized and robust post-doctoral fellow support and training approach across PHS . The Department of Population Health Sciences is one of 26 departments in the School of Medicine in the Health Sciences Campus. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. The Health Sciences Campus is home to 24 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ; our NCATS funded CTSA ), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Utah Center on Aging.

PHS is a hub for education, investigation and methodological expertise in population health. Through a diverse faculty in three Divisions, including Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, and Health System Innovation & Research, we provide expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research, education (our Population Health Sciences PhD Program), and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek a postdoctoral fellow who will thrive in this environment.

About the University of Utah

The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. The University of Utah encompasses both the flagship university and the health sciences campus for the state, competes in the Big 12 conference, and is the largest research-intensive institution in the Mountain West.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title VI and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title VI and its regulations may be referred to the Title VI Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title VI Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title VI ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title VI Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.