Emory University · 1 month ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Biostatistics
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. They are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in Bayesian hierarchical spatio-temporal statistics to contribute to a collaborative research program at the Rollins School of Public Health.
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Responsibilities
Join a collaborative NIH-funded research program focused on the development of mortality surveillance systems from Tribal health departments
Develop innovative Bayesian hierarchical spatio-temporal models to integrate multiple surveillance systems, correct measurement error and racial misclassification, and generate accurate small-area (county-level) opioid mortality estimates in partnership with Cherokee Nation Public Health
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator
Preferred
PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Demography, or a related field
Strong expertise in Bayesian modeling (e.g., hierarchical models, CAR/GMRF, state-space models, MCMC)
Proficiency in R; experience with NIMBLE, or similar Bayesian frameworks
Demonstrated ability to write and communicate research findings clearly
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
Founded in 1836
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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