Biostatistics Postdoctoral Research Associate, Public Health Sciences jobs in United States
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University of Virginia ยท 6 months ago

Biostatistics Postdoctoral Research Associate, Public Health Sciences

The University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Biostatistics Division of the Department of Public Health Sciences. The role involves working on innovative methods in comparative effectiveness research, specifically focusing on cancer studies using complex observational healthcare data.

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Responsibilities

Modeling multilevel survival data while addressing confounding and missing data issues
Utilizing machine learning techniques as appropriate for data analysis
Developing computing programs and software to support research initiatives
Applying new methodologies to real-world healthcare data
Actively contributing to the preparation of publications for peer-reviewed journals
Assisting in the preparation of grant proposals for funding agencies

Qualification

Survival analysisMachine learningRSAS/STATACausal inferenceDoctoral degreeCommunication

Required

Doctoral degree

Preferred

PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field by the appointment start date
Strong background and experience in, survival analysis, missing data methods, causal inference, machine learning
Proficiency in R and SAS/STATA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits
For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits

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University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.

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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Greg Fairchild
Dean and CEO, UVA|Northern Virginia
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Luis Alvarez
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