Research Associate

Research Associate

Job Summary

The Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for Research Associate. We are looking for candidates who will collaborate with biomedical researchers, support and develop grant proposals, teach in the Ph.D. Biostatistics program, advise graduate students, and perform methodological research. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the research skills and experience required to successfully become leaders in multi-disciplinary research teams within the institution and in national and international research networks as well as pursue independent and collaborative methodological research in Biostatistics. Methodological interest and experience are desired, but not limited to, the following areas: (1) ‘omics (e.g., metabolomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics), (2) data integration, (3) social/behavioral science, (4) machine learning, (5) intensive longitudinal data analysis, (6) functional data analysis, (7) statistical computing and (8) novel study design. Substantive interest and experience are desired, but not limited to, implementation science, digital health, and cancer.

Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in biostatistics or a related discipline is required, as well as a demonstrated excellence in collaborative and methodological research. Post-doctoral training and/or experience is desired.

Required materials:

• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• CV
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Exemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights expertise in biostatistics

Questions about these positions should be directed to the search committee chair: Daniel Scharfstein.

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Requisition Number: PRN40027B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01721 - PHS - BIOSTATISTICS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 20000 to 500000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172282


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