UCI Postdoctoral Employee - Epidemiology

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); In loco; USD 69.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of California, Irvine invites applications for a position focused on developing and applying statistical and machine learning methods for high-dimensional data analysis, causal inference, and data integration.

The role involves collaboration with researchers across biomedical areas and requires strong foundations in Statistics and ML, plus experience with genomics data in Unix-based environments.

Competenze

• Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning.
• Experience analyzing large-scale genomics/genetics data.
• Advanced programming skills in R, Python, or C++.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with researchers.

Mansioni

• Develop statistical and ML methods for high-dimensional data analysis.
• Apply causal inference and data integration techniques.
• Collaborate with researchers across biomedical areas.

Conoscenze

Statistics & ML foundation

Genomics data analysis

Unix env

Programming in R/Python/C++

Communication skills

Formazione

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field

Strumenti

High-performance computing clusters

Descrizione del lavoro

Position overview

Salary range for this position is $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the pay determined by experience.

Application Window

Open date: April 6, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

This position involves developing and applying statistical and machine learning methods for high-dimensional data analysis, causal inference, and data integration.

Required qualifications include strong foundational training in Statistics and Machine Learning; experience analyzing large-scale genomics and genetics data in Unix-based environments; advanced programming skills in R, Python, or C++; and excellent communication skills. The position involves both methodological research and collaboration with researchers across a broad range of biomedical areas. Experience with high-performance computing clusters is preferred.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

We seek applicants with a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location

Irvine, CA