Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate/Data Scientist in Cancer Epidemiology Research

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Cancer Epidemiology

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate/Data Scientist in Genomics Research

Description: A full-time postdoctoral research fellowship in Cancer Epidemiology Research is available starting as soon as possible. The fellow will work on a host-oncovirus infection, breast and cervical cancer, and prevention trials for cervical cancer in Africa and the United States. The fellowship will provide opportunities and experience in genomics research to prepare individuals for positions in academia, government, or private industry.

Prospective candidates are expected to contribute to study design, implementation, project management, data analysis, and manuscript development . The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams across several departments and institutes at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, other U.S. and international universities. The context of the research is to implement genomics methods and analysis, collaboratively generate and refine risk scores by integrating existing datasets with genomic and phenotype data for a range of complex diseases and traits.

Exciting scientific challenges and opportunities for career progression are available for a motivated, high-quality candidate. Research activities will include analyses of complex genomics data, database development and management, project management, qualitative and quantitative research, systematic reviews, and modeling related to cancer, oncogenic virus infections and other NCDs and their impact, and writing of publications for peer-reviewed journals. Applicants should be experienced in one or more of these methodologies. Other tasks may include preparing study protocols, study design and implementation, oversight of junior researchers, presentation at national and international scientific meetings, and grant writing. There are opportunities to work on other relevant projects as well. Training includes mentored research, grant-writing, and teaching experiences.

Research fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Interested applicants should apply online through the University of Maryland, School of Medicine website (https://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/), job ID #210000E1 and include: a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact information for three references.

Qualifications :

Qualifications: This position requires strong skills in epidemiologic analysis and knowledge of data science. Those with a MD, PhD, ScD, or DrPH in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, data science or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. A strong quantitative background, ideally with Stata or SAS, R, Python programming skills is required; the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong organizational and record keeping skills; fluent English writing and verbal skills; and inter-disciplinary attitude. Excellent communication, organizational, inter-personal, and time-management skills are a must.