Postdoc: Innovative Biostatistics for Pediatric Oncology Trials

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop innovative statistical methods for pediatric oncology clinical trials. The role focuses on small-sample settings, external controls, and real-world evidence to improve trial design.

The position offers flexibility to build an independent methodological program and collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and data scientists on pediatric solid tumors and emerging cellular therapies.

Qualifications

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or closely related quantitative discipline
• Strong training in statistical methodology
• Experience with statistical programming, preferably in R and/or Python
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
• Interest in clinical trials and biomedical research

Responsibilities

• Develop new statistical methodology motivated by important pediatric oncology problems
• Conduct simulation studies to evaluate statistical operating characteristics
• Analyze clinical trial, registry, and real-world datasets
• Develop statistical software in R and/or Python
• Collaborate closely with pediatric oncologists, clinical investigators, statisticians, and data scientists
• Participate in the design and analysis of innovative pediatric oncology clinical trials
• Publish methodological and applied research in leading statistical, clinical trial, and medical journals
• Present research at national and international scientific meetings
• Develop independent research ideas and a coherent methodological research program
• Contribute to collaborative grant proposals and future independent funding applications
• Participate in mentoring and research activities within the Department of Biostatistics

Skills

Biostatistics

Statistical methodology

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, data science, or related

Tools

R

Python

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop innovative statistical methods for pediatric oncology clinical trials. The role focuses on small-sample settings, external controls, and real-world evidence to improve trial design.

The position offers flexibility to build an independent methodological program and collaborate with clinicians, statisticians, and data scientists on pediatric solid tumors and emerging cellular therapies.