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University of Pennsylvania · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Research Track

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is seeking candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. The role focuses on the statistical design and analysis of randomized clinical trials, requiring expertise in Bayesian statistical methods, causal inference, and clinical trial simulation.

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Responsibilities

Lead peer-reviewed publications in clinical trials methodology and support multi-site collaborative research projects
Serve as lead biostatisticians on multi-center randomized clinical trials and methodology projects and grants
Support, prepare, and submit grant applications
Develop and evaluate composite outcome measures and interpretation frameworks
Apply causal inference methods to augment experimental data interpretation
Provide independent statistical expertise and leadership to research teams

Qualification

Bayesian statistical methodsCausal inferenceStatistical programmingClinical trial simulationMachine learningComplex missing data methodologyCollaboration with clinician-scientistsAnalyzing patient-reported outcomesReproducible research pipelinesOverleaf/LaTeXGitHub

Required

Expertise is required in the specific area of the statistical design and analysis of randomized clinical trials
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree
A strong background and expertise in Bayesian statistical methods, causal inference, machine learning, pragmatic trial designs with cluster-randomization methods, and complex missing data methodology
Expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, Stan/BUGS)
Proficiency with clinical trial simulation to support both methodological research and the initial design and subsequent modification of trials
Experience supporting large-scale trials, clinical research networks, and/or data and safety monitoring board statistical activities
Experience collaborating with clinician-scientists, particularly physician-scientists
Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting patient-reported outcome measures such as quality-of-life endpoints, including handling of missing data such as that due to non-response, death, or other intercurrent events
Demonstrated aptitude working with state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, Overleaf/LaTeX, GitHub, and supporting reproducible research pipelines
PhD in Statistical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
1+ years of postdoctoral experience

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead peer-reviewed publications in clinical trials methodology
Support multi-site collaborative research projects
Outstanding early-career researchers who will advance innovative clinical trial methodologies and lead cutting-edge research in the statistical design, analysis, monitoring, and interpretation of complex multi-arm, cluster, pragmatic, Bayesian, adaptive, and platform randomized trials
Lead and publish high-impact research in top-tier biostatistics, clinical trial, and clinical research journals
Support, prepare, and submit grant applications
Support ongoing randomized trials and trial methodology awards with Penn faculty and external partners
Serve as lead biostatisticians on multi-center randomized clinical trials and methodology projects and grants
Develop and evaluate composite outcome measures and interpretation frameworks
Apply causal inference methods to augment experimental data interpretation
Provide independent statistical expertise and leadership to research teams

Company

University of Pennsylvania

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The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
dateFounded in 1740
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.upenn.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.46M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M

Leadership Team

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Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
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Angela Duckworth
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