Position Title: post-doctoral fellow

Duties & Responsibilities: The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch is an intramural research program within the Division of Epidemiology, Statistics & Prevention Research (DESPR) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. The Division’s mission is to conduct original research focusing on human reproduction and development, pregnancy, and child and adolescent health. Branch members conduct independent methodological research relevant to the design and analysis of epidemiological, behavioral and clinical studies. Specific research interests of the Branch members include: Bayesian methods, longitudinal data analysis, the analysis of biomarker data, methods for diagnostic tests and measurement agreement, survival analysis, risk modeling, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics, and multiple comparisons. Much of the statistical research is motivated by collaborative research with DESPR investigators. Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to develop an exciting statistical research program related to statistical problems encountered in DESPR scientific studies. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate with DESPR investigators on important studies. Candidates eligible to work in the USA and with an earned doctoral degree in statistics or biostatistics within the past five years are invited to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics with outstanding computational ability, with experiences working on applied problems, and with superior communication skills. Stipend is commensurate with training and relevant research experience. Applicants should send: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees; 3) a statement of research interests to be pursued during training; and 4) three letters of reference

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics

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Web Site: https://science.nichd.nih.gov/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36602280

Application Address: Paul S. Albert , Ph.D. Senior Investigator and Chief Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch 6100 Executive Blvd. Room 7B05F Bethesda, MD 20852 Tel: 301-496-5582 Email: albertp@mail.nih.gov

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