Epidemiology Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Epidemiology at Brown University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Epidemiology and the Public Health Program. The Program will become a School of Public Health in 2013. The successful candidate will be able to conduct methodological and collaborative research in statistical genomics with applications in genome- and epigenome-wide studies of cancer and chronic diseases, including studies of lung, head and neck, bladder tumors and asthma. Minimum requirements include a PhD in statistics/biostatistics/bioinformatics/genetic epidemiology or other quantitative fields. Individuals with the following skills are encouraged to apply: excellent quantitative and applied research skills in methodology development and data analysis, demonstrated proficiency in programming with programming language (e.g., C++, Java, Python) or statistical language (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, Matlab), and strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in biological dataset, genomic data, or high-dimensional data and knowledge in biology and genetics/genomics is preferred but not required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Interested applicants should apply at the confidential application website: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21277

Search # PRA135 
Search Chair: Dominique Michaud, ScD 
Email: Dominique_Michaudbrown.edu 
Department: Epidemiology 

Brown University is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities, and women.