Position Title: Post-doctoral fellow

Duties & Responsibilities: We are looking for a postdoc scholar to develop novel statistical methods and applications in the analysis of medical cost data, with funding from Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ R01 HS 020263). S/he will also have the opportunity to collaborate with distinguished researchers in biostatistics and health economics at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. Applicants should send a CV, official transcripts, a research statement and three reference letters.

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. in biostatistics or statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in semi-parametric regression methods, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and causal inference, with outstanding computational ability and communication skills. We especially encourage students with a strong background in statistical theories and methods to apply. We will provide excellent opportunities to integrate their rigorous training with clinically meaningful applications.

Salary Range: Commensurate with training and relevant research experience.

Benefits: Standard benefits at Northwestern University

Web Site: http://www.preventivemedicine.northwestern.edu/

Application Address: Lei Liu, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University. 680 North Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 312-503-3747. http://www.preventivemedicine.northwestern.edu/facultyprofiles/Leiliu.htm

Contact Email: lei.liu@northwestern.edu.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.