Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology (Hiring Immediately)

Pay Range : $55,439 100,940 Company Overview :

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Job Description :

Exciting Opportunity at MSK : The Epidemiology and Biostatistics Services

is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology to join the

team.

We are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates interested in

quantitative epidemiology and radiogenomics research in breast cancer and

glioma. The successful candidate will join the interdisciplinary research

teams of Drs. Jonine Bernstein and Ronglai Shen bridging both the Epidemiology

and Biostatistics Services. The fellow will primarily devote time to NCI-

funded multi-center research studies focused on understanding the joint roles

of genetics and treatment in the etiology of breast cancer and glioma.

However, there will also be opportunities to develop epidemiologic studies

focused on imaging biomarkers of cancer risk, cancer treatment-related issues

including the influence of radiation therapy on non-cancer outcomes, and

genetic predisposition to cancer. The fellow will play a leading role on

research projects, have the chance to present research findings at national

scientific meetings, develop grant writing skills and to learn from a cadre of

other postdoctoral fellows and mentors.

Key Qualifications :

• A doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline, including but not limited to population health, geneticmolecular, genetics, statistical genetics or environmental health.
• Strong understanding of quantitative methods, study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience working with large genetic and population-based data sets, SEER, and proficiency in a statistical programming language, including Rpython or SAS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application Instructions :

The position is open immediately until filled. Interested applicants are

invited to submit their CV, a career statement outlining their interest, and

the namescontact information of three references to :

Emilie Childs

Senior Administrative Assistant

[email protected] (mailto : [email protected])

Pay Range : $55, 439 - $100, 940

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