Postdoctoral Associate - cancer epidemiology

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 56,008 - 68,455; Full time

Job summary

The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Cancer Epidemiology. This role involves analyzing large datasets and next-generation sequencing data, applying statistical tools, and collaborating in a research environment.

Applicants should hold an MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field, with a preference for those with a focus in epidemiology or bioinformatics. This position follows the NIH stipend guidelines and is onsite only.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred in epidemiology or bioinformatics.
• No experience required but knowledge in cancer biology is desired.
• Excellent writing skills in English expectable.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes large data sets and sequencing data.
• Develops statistical methods for biological questions.
• Prepares manuscripts and presentations for peer review.
• Ensures compliance with data security guidelines.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Ph.D. in Epidemiology or Bioinformatics

Tools

High-throughput technologies

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Epidemiology

Division: Medicine | Work Arrangement: Onsite only | Location: Houston, TX | Salary Range: $62,232 | 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 in systems epidemiology of cancer.
The training provides epidemiology and bioinformatics Postdoctoral Associate with the specialized skills to incorporate novel high-throughput technologies into large-scale collaborative epidemiology studies and to become successful, cross-trained researchers. Exciting opportunities also exist to work with faculty from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice University and UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

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 that includes 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.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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


• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology or Bioinformatics or related field.


• Prior experience in analysis with real-world data, high-dimensional data, causal inference, and/or machine learning /artificial intelligence in a plus.


• Knowledge in cancer biology or genetics is desired.


• Excellent writing skills in English.


• Ability to work in a team environment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.