Inside Higher Ed · 4 hours ago
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Research Track
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine is seeking candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track within the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The role involves expertise in statistical design and analysis of randomized clinical trials, with responsibilities including leading peer-reviewed publications and supporting multi-site collaborative research projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead peer-reviewed publications in clinical trials methodology
Support multi-site collaborative research projects
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Expertise in the statistical design and analysis of randomized clinical trials
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
1+ years of postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated ability to lead peer-reviewed publications in clinical trials methodology
Support multi-site collaborative research projects
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
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