Research Associate — Causal Inference & Biostatistics

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks Research Associates for the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics. This Academic Support Staff appointment initially runs for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities include developing and applying statistical and machine‑learning methods to analyze EHRs, claims, and biobank data; documenting software and providing technical support for open access tools implementing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Development and application of statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing EHRs, claims data, and biobank data.
• Experience with causal inference methods and open access software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply statistical and ML methods for EHR/claims/biobank data.
• Document and support industry-grade open access software implementing causal inference methods.
• Collaborate on translational biomedical research with CCI trainees and other researchers.

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Causal inference

Software development

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

R

Python

Big data tools

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks Research Associates for the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics. This Academic Support Staff appointment initially runs for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities include developing and applying statistical and machine‑learning methods to analyze EHRs, claims, and biobank data; documenting software and providing technical support for open access tools implementing