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An exciting opportunity exists to join the highly innovative, interdisciplinary Global Epidemiology and Biostatistics Group led by Prof. Edwin Michael at the University of Notre Dame in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Eck Institute for Global Health. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity (http://diversity.nd.edu/) in its staff, faculty, and student body. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our community. The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Information on the Eck Institute for Global Health may be found at http://globalhealth.nd.edu
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemiology
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for this position will have an interest in analyzing patient-level health data using advanced multivariate and mixed model methods, including repeated measures models for analyzing longitudinal data. The overall project is to evaluate impacts of health intervention programs (e.g., multi-country HIV/AIDS, child development, maternal health) and to use secondary data to investigate risk factors for disease and associations between diseases. The ability to use new statistical methods, particularly Bayesian approaches, will be advantageous. Candidates must be well versed in managing and manipulating large and complex health databases. Expertise in R and/or WinBUGS will be an added advantage.
Position Qualifications:
The successful candidate for the position should: 1) have completed a PhD degree; 2) be willing to travel internationally; 3) have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to publish research results and make scientific presentations; 4) be expected to contribute to and collaborate with faculty and students within the Departments of Biological Sciences, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Research Computing; 5) have demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment with a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes.
Salary Range:
Based on NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellow salaries
Benefits:
For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/employment/working_at_nd.shtml.
Web Site:
http://www.nd.edu/
Application Address:
Qualified individuals should send in PDF format a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and three letters of reference to the search committee chair, Dr. Edwin Michael at eigh@nd.edu. Files must clearly identify the position. Note there is no deadline for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Email: eigh@nd.edu
Application Deadline:
06/15/2013
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