Research Associate — Epidemiology & Longitudinal Causal Inference

TopSciNet; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks multiple Research Associates to join the Academic Support Staff. Positions are initially one-year appointments renewable up to three years based on performance and funding.

Roles focus on longitudinal causal inference, epidemiology, biostatistics, or quantitative/computational science, with responsibilities across collaborating with faculty, clinician-scientists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics or related field.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience.
• Expertise in longitudinal causal inference or advanced statistical methods.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply statistical, causal, and machine learning methods for longitudinal data.
• Collaborate on projects across palliative care, critical care, and health services research.
• Support methodological development for trials, observational studies, and Bayesian inference.
• Lead innovative methodological projects with increasing autonomy and contribute to publications.
• Engage in team science while building a path toward independent research.

Skills

Statistical methods

Causal inference

Machine learning

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks multiple Research Associates to join the Academic Support Staff. Positions are initially one-year appointments renewable up to three years based on performance and funding.

Roles focus on longitudinal causal inference, epidemiology, biostatistics, or quantitative/computational science, with responsibilities across collaborating with faculty, clinician-scientists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians.