Postdoctoral Fellow, Biostatistics

Memorial Sloan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering institution dedicated to ending cancer for life as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics. This exciting role offers the chance to develop innovative statistical and computational methods in collaboration with leading oncology experts. You will work with cutting-edge omics datasets to drive scientific discoveries that improve patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative research while being part of a vibrant community committed to training the next generation of scientists. If you are passionate about making a difference in cancer research, we invite you to apply and be part of this mission.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in biostatistics, statistics, or related fields.
• Experience in omics data and imaging data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel statistical methods for cancer research.
• Collaborate with oncology experts on real-world data applications.

Skills

Statistical Programming (Python, R)

Omics Data Analysis

Unix/Linux Systems

Shell Scripting

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics

Ph.D. in Statistics

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics

Ph.D. in Computational Biology

Tools

PyTorch

Pyro

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Biostatistics

Job Locations

USA-NY-New York

Requisition ID

2025-84030

Category

Post-Doctoral

Pay Range

$55,439 - 100,940

Pay Range

$55,439 - 100,940

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a strong interest in developing new statistical and computational methods in cancer research. Our group collaborates closely with physicians
and biologists to study antitumor immune responses using rich cutting-edge in-house omics datasets, including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), spatial transcriptomics (ST), and hyperplex immunofluorescence (hIF), derived from tissue samples of cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.

Role Overview:

Lead the development of novel statistical and computational approaches while collaborating with world-leading oncology experts to drive scientific discoveries through real-world data applicationsPerform administrative activities to maintain the smooth operation of the office

Key Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, ideally with experience in omics data analysis, imaging data analysis, and modern computational platforms (such as PyTorch and Pyro).
• Strong background in statistics and comfortability working with large datasets, and be
• Proficient in at least one statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems and basic shell scripting is also required.

Application Instruction:

• To apply, send a cover letter, cv, and the names of 3 references to Dr. Xinjun Wang ([e-mail]).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a deadline of June 20, 2025

Pay Range: $55,439 - 100,940

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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