Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate-Bioinformatics

Duties & Responsibilities: The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a five-year research project. The specific goal of the project is to validate signature pathways in prostate cancer. This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a renewable, one-year contract with the expectation of a possible five-year term.

Position Qualifications: Candidates must have: a PhD degree in statistics, biostatistics or bioinformatics, experience in regression methods (binary and time to event endpoints) and data base manipulation; and strong programming skills in order to conduct Monte Carlo studies and applications (R/Plus/SAS software/programming). Candidate must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation), a working knowledge of validation approaches (preferred) and proficiency in Linux system, C++ and Python.

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Benefits: Please visit the Duke University Office of Postdoctoral Services at http://www.postdoc.duke.edu for details

Web Site: For more information about the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, please visit our website: http://www.biostat.duke.edu

Application Address: Interested applicants should submit application materials (cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and the contact information for at least three references) using the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1042.

Contact Email: kim.hall@duke.edu

Application Deadline: 01/31/2012