Research Assistant Professor - Hematology, Oncology #PED147a

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics is searching for a full-time Research Assistant Professor, whose primary activity will be academic research in association with a faculty member or team. The appointee will contribute to research projects focused on conducting statistical analysis of Omics data. Under the guidance of a Principal Investigator, the appointee is expected to design and plan projects, oversee collaborations, source data, coordinate the lab, and carry out research activities of an assigned project through completion. The appointee will provide recommendations on research design and action plan, present data and findings at labs and scientific meetings, seminars, etc., prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals.

The appointee will play a pivotal role in biostatistical research, involved in all aspects of statistical considerations from early phase engagement, data management, data analysis, to the final stages of knowledge dissemination from a variety of research projects (clinical and pre-clinical) within the Department of Pediatrics and Data for the Common Good (D4CG). D4CG is a data science research group within the department dedicated to working with global collaborators to connect and share useful, high-quality data among institutions, groups, and countries to increase opportunities for discovery. We and our partners aim to integrate state-of-art data science with various types of statistical methods to translate large medical data from benchwork to knowledge in precision medicine.

Compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits for benefits-eligible positions, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a doctoral degree or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science or a related field and 2) completed postdoctoral training prior.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: apply.interfolio.com/168715. Applicants must upload a CV including a bibliography and a cover letter. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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