Research Associate – Epidemiology

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Deadline

Nov 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of longitudinal causal inference methods and/or the design, evaluation, and application of research methods, as well as a specific area of epidemiology, (bio)statistics, or a related field of quantitative or computational science. Applicants must have at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Development and application of statistical, causal, and machine learning methods for analyzing complex longitudinal data structures, including electronic health records (EHRs), registry data, biobanks, pragmatic trials and cohort studies;
• Collaboration on research projects across the palliative care, critical care, and health services research spectrum, working alongside faculty in the Department and a dynamic team of clinician‑scientists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians;
• Support for methodological development in clinical trials design, analysis, and monitoring; observational studies; and Bayesian causal inference applications.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, at least one year of postdoctoral experience, and expertise in longitudinal causal inference methods and/or research methods design, evaluation, and application, along with experience in epidemiology, (bio)statistics, or a related quantitative or computational science field.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.