Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Biostatistics Division in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks two post-doctoral research associates. Associate will work with Drs. Sarah Ratcliffe and Pavel Chernyavskiy on projects spanning spatial, signal processing and functional data methods. Projects include developing novel methods and algorithm tools to characterize allograft quality and predict transplant outcomes, characterize and predict chronic pain episodes in cancer patients, and modelling covid public health initiatives and health disparities. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in the development of publications for peer-reviewed journals, as well as on grant proposals to funding agencies.

Candidates must have a PhD in biostatistics, statistics or a related quantitative field, required in hand by appointment start date. Experience in joint modeling and predictive analytics analysis is preferred, including proficiency in R and Stata. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to work in a cross-functional team.

* This is a restricted position, continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance*

TO APPLY:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0018629. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0018629. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

For further information about the position, please contact Sarah Ratcliffe via email at sratcliffe@virginia.edu .

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Greg Haskins, Senior Recruiter, at gph3z@virginia.edu .

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