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Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
 

Duke University is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (https://biostat.duke.edu/) within the School of Medicine. In 2024, Duke University was ranked as the 6th leading research institution in the US, according to the US News and World Report.

 

Position Description: This postdoctoral fellow position is funded by multiple NIH projects, e.g.,   https://tinyurl.co m/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 –omi cs data from electronic health record, registry, and research initiative s; and (2) develop and apply novelstatistical models to investigate gen e by environment interactions and to utilize bioinformatics resources an d high-dimensional –omics data to elucidate the biological significance of the statisticalanalysis. 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 neurolo gical diseases, aging research, cancers, and radiology. The work will in volve both methodological research with biostatistics faculty and collab oration with biomedical investigators.

 

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

 

Compensation and Benefits: We strong offer a very competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit the Duke University Office of Postd octoral 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.

 

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job functions thatr equire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition a information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.

 

 

 

Education

 

 

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Experience

 

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Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.