Position Description

Postdoctoral Associate in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 

Position Description: This postdoctoral fellow position is funded by multiple NIH projects, e.g., https://tinyurl.com/yy8xwtoq, https://tinyurl.com/bhkr2mm5, https://tinyurl.com/2f99j7df,    and https://tinyurl.com/ysxhmujv The overall goal is to: (1) develop inference and dynamic prediction models using a wide variety of data, including clinical, wearable devices, neuroimaging, and –omics data from electronic health record, registry, and research initiatives; and (2) develop and apply novel statistical models to investigate gene by environment interactions and to utilize bioinformatics resources and high-dimensional –omics data to elucidate the biological significance of the statistical analysis. The postdoctoral fellow, under the mentorship of Dr. Sheng Luo (https://scholars.duke.edu/person/sheng.luo), is required to work on at least one of these objectives. The application areas include neurological diseases, aging research, cancers, and radiology. The work will involve both methodological research with biostatistics faculty and collaboration with biomedical investigators. 

Requirements and Expectations: A Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, bioinformatics, or other related disciplines is required. Strong interest, research background and experience in the methodology research in functional data analysis, tensor regression, high-dimensional variable selection, longitudinal and survival analysis, machine/deep learning, bioinformatics methods in -omics data are preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellent programming, collaboration, and communication skills. 

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a very competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit the Duke University Office of Postdoctoral Service website at http://www.postdoc.duke.edu and Duke HR website at www.hr.duke.edu for details.

Start Date: Negotiable

Application: Please include CV, contact information for 2-3 references, and a cover letter addressing the research interests.  An optional Research Statement (one page or longer) is encouraged.

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