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University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Open Date:

07/16/2024

Requisition Number:

PRN39233B

Job Title:

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

Working Title:

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

Job Grade:

A00

FLSA Code:

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week:

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Work Schedule Summary:

M-F 8-5

VP Area:

U of U Health - Academics

Department:

02171 - Education Program and Trainees

Location:

Campus

City:

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:

External Posting

Pay Rate Range:

50000 to 70000

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Summary:

Dr.

Xuan Wang , an Assistant Professor of the

Division of Biostatistics

in the

Department of Population Health Sciences

(PHS),

University of Utah School of Medicine , is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in the development and application of state-of-the-art statistical methods for (1) the analysis of electronic health records data: risk prediction and causal inference; or/and (2) surrogate biomarker evaluation for the primary outcome in randomized clinical trials as well as observational studies. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in survival analysis.

Questions about this position should be directed to

Xuan Wang

at

xuan.wang@utah.edu . Salary and benefits will be commensurate with NIH guidelines concerning years of experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible. The job announcement will remain active until the positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Biostatistics or a related discipline is required at the start of the fellowship. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Required materials:

Letter of interest (cover letter)

CV

Research statement

List of three references

Exemplar publication or pre-pub that highlights relevant expertise

About the Division of Biostatistics:

We are a tight-knit entrepreneurial group of six faculty. We address important biomedical problems through deep collaborations with researchers at the University of Utah and beyond. We have deep connections with the Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine, the Division of Pediatric Critical Care within the Department of Pediatrics, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Veterans Administration, and Intermountain Healthcare.

We conduct methodological research that is motivated by the problems we encounter during our collaborations. We have an internationally diverse PhD student body, who receive training both in the classroom and through mentored collaboration. We are surrounded by large databases that can be used to address important scientific questions.

Work Environment:

The Department of Population Health Sciences is one of 23 departments in the

School of Medicine

in the Health Sciences Campus. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Additional Information:

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

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