Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow - Biostatistics in MDA-On-Site, United States
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the joint supervision of Drs. Peter F. Thall and Ruitao Lin. The research will encompass an array of different possible projects, with primary focus on: (1) developing novel statistical methodologies and computer software for Bayesian adaptive designs for precision medicine, (2) investigating Bayesian learning approaches, such as Bayesian nonparametrics, BART, etc., with applications to clinical trials that may include multiple patient biological or prognostic subgroups, or disease subtypes. The Fellow will actively participate in research meetings with medical collaborators to implement applications related to methodological research projects. Other activities may include analyses of datasets having complex structures, potentially leading to methodological research.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn statistical methodology and application for oncology clinical trials, Bayesian non- and semi-parametric modeling, advanced statistical learning techniques, and high dimensional or survival analyses. Develop novel Bayesian methods for precision medicine, develop strong programming and computational skills. Adapt and develop novel machine learning algorithms; Acquire extensive experience in R, R-Shiny, Python, and other programming languages/environments.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
We seek a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field. Candidates must have strong methodological training in statistics or biostatistics, and strong computer programming skills, in particular R/Matlab and at least one lower-level computer language, such as C++. Expertise or skills in the following areas are highly desirable: Bayesian MCMC computational methods, adaptive clinical trial design, optimization, numerical analysis, machine learning, causal inference.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please send CV and information on three referees directly to rlin@mdanderson.org and rex@mdanderson.org.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.
MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Ruitao Lin and Dr. Peter Thall