Monday, April 16, 2012

Post Doctoral Fellow in Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics at Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Bethesda, MD


Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
POST: Post Doctoral Fellow (Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics)
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.
 REQUIREMENTS:
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.
TO APPLY:
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 to:
Paul S. Albert, Ph.D, Senior Investigator and Chief
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch
6100 Executive Blvd. Room 7B05C
Bethesda, MD 20852
Tel: 301-496-6813
Further information about the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Branch and Division may be found at: http://despr.nichd.nih.gov .
These positions will remain open until qualified applicants are found.
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs
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