Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Epidemiology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Cancer Epidemiology within the Real-World Data Training Program. The position combines traditional epidemiology with RWD, AI, and NLP to advance impactful cancer research in collaboration with MD Anderson, Rice University and UTHealth.

You will work on large data analyses, develop methods, prepare manuscripts and presentations, and engage in seminars, workshops and mentoring trainees in a highly collaborative

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Excellent writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes large data sets.
• Analyzes next generation sequencing data to address research questions.
• Uses state-of-the-art bioinformatical and statistical tools.
• Develops new statistical methods for biological questions.
• Prepares manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for journals and conferences.
• Ensures compliance with data security guidelines for handling genomic and clinical data.
• Conducts advanced analysis of large-scale biomedical datasets to support research.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in a team-oriented environment.
• Participates in training programs by contributing to projects, mentoring trainees, and seminars.
• Develops methodologies and tools for use in electronic medical records to improve outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent writing in English

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Epidemiology

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Epidemiology | Division: Medicine | Work Arrangement: Onsite only | Location: Houston, TX | Salary Range: $63,480 | FLSA Status: Exempt | Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position for our Cancer Epidemiology with Real-World Data (RWD) Training Program. The Training Program provides epidemiology and bioinformatics Postdoctoral Associates with training in how to combine traditional epidemiologic research methods with RWD and modern technologies, like artificial intelligence and natural language processing, for impactful cancer research. Exciting opportunities also exist to work with faculty from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice University and UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics.

Job Duties

• Analyzes large data sets.
• Analyzes next generation sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq, whole genome/ exome sequencing) to address complex biological and translational research questions.
• Uses state-of-the-art bioinformatical and statistical tools
• Develops new statistical methods to answer biological questions that arise in the research.
• Prepares manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
• Ensures compliance with institutional, sponsor and data security guidelines for handling sensitive genomic and clinical data.
• Conducts advanced analysis of large-scale biomedical and population health datasets to support ongoing research within the section.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including faculty investigators, statisticians, clinicians, and trainees, in a highly team-oriented research environment.
• Participates in the Section's sponsored training program by contributing to collaborative projects, mentoring trainees, and engaging in programmatic activities such as seminars, workshops, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Develops methodologies and tools for use in the electronic medical records that will strengthen the Learn Health System and improve patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Epidemiologists or Bioinformaticians or M.D.s/DVMs with related experience.
• Has the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with next generation sequencing data analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge in cancer biology or genetics is preferable.
• Excellent writing skills in English.

Requisition ID: 25833

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.