Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Statistics Interest Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in biostatistics and interdisciplinary biomedical data science. The position focuses on methodological and applied research with multi-omics data, under Dr. Zhengzheng Tang.

The fellow will develop statistical and machine-learning methods for omics data, implement software, perform simulations, analyze real-world datasets, and prepare manuscripts while collaborating with biologists and clinicians.

Qualifications

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, data science, or related quantitative field.
• Strong training in statistical methods, machine learning, or quantitative biomedical research.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or another programming language.
• Experience with simulation studies, real data analysis, or software implementation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in solving real-world biomedical and public health problems.
• Experience with omics data is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting independent and collaborative research projects
• Developing statistical and machine-learning methods for biomedical and omics data
• Implementing computational tools and reproducible software
• Designing and conducting simulation studies
• Analyzing real-world biomedical, clinical, and omics datasets
• Interpreting results and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborating with biologists, clinicians, and healthcare researchers

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Communication skills

Education

PhD in biostatistics/ statistics/ bioinformatics/ computational biology/ computer science/ data science

Tools

R

Python

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison – Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Company Name University of Wisconsin–Madison

Position Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Company Information

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leading public research university with a strong tradition in statistics, biostatistics, biomedical research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The
campus provides a vibrant research environment, excellent computational resources, and extensive opportunities for collaboration with biomedical scientists, clinicians, and public health
researchers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The fellow will work with Dr. Zhengzheng Tang (https://tangzheng1.github.io/tanglab/) and collaborators on methodological
and applied research involving multi-omics data, including microbiome/metagenomics, genetics,
genomics, and related biomedical data.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting independent and collaborative research projects
• Developing statistical and machine-learning methods for biomedical and omics data
• Implementing computational tools and reproducible software
• Designing and conducting simulation studies
• Analyzing real-world biomedical, clinical, and omics datasets
• Interpreting results and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborating with biologists, clinicians, and healthcare researchers

Position Qualifications

Applicants should have, or expect to receive, a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics,
computational biology, computer science, data science, or a related quantitative field.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong training in statistical methods, machine learning, or quantitative biomedical research
• Proficiency in R, Python, or another programming language
• Experience with simulation studies, real data analysis, or software implementation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in solving real-world biomedical and public health problems

Experience with omics data is preferred
but not required.

Salary Range $60,000–$75,000 per year

The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. The initial appointment
is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and/or third year depending on
satisfactory performance and funding availability.