Postdoctoral Scholar – Department of Preventive Medicine, Biostatistics

Postdoctoral Scholar – Department of Preventive Medicine, Biostatistics - 24000000CJ 

Description

 

A postdoctoral position is available in the division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN. 

The division of Biostatistics is looking for an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to work with Dr. Choi and Dr. Hayes. The selected candidate will develop and evaluate innovative statistical methods and machine learning algorithms in high-dimensional data for a variety tasks, which may include data integration, clustering, and outlier detection in large and complex biological data sets. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams with a wide range of experts to conduct state-of-the-art research in cancer genomics and aging study. The objectives of these projects are: to develop an integrative model for multilayered omics in cancer/aging research; to identify and validate biomarkers from high-throughput sequencing data; and to develop user-friendly, high-speed software in R and Python. These projects will lead to both collaborative and methodological publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. Extensive experience using the R programming language and analyzing large genomic data sets is required. Experience with advanced computational tools for nonlinear dimension reduction techniques and predictive modeling using large complex datasets are preferred.

Basic Qualifications: PhD in statistics, biostatistics, computational biology, or a closely related field.

Departmental Preferences: Candidates must have the following: a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or computational biology; solid training in statistical methods; and experience in analyzing genomic datasets. The applicant must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong programming skills in R with proficiency in UNIX/Linux system.

 

Qualifications

 

For benefits information, please visit https://uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/2023-benefits-preview-packet.pdf .

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Preventive Medicine 
Campus/Institute - Memphis 
Schedule
 - Full-time 
Job Posting
  Feb 20, 2024, 11:05:38 AM