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Post Doctoral Scholar - Dept of Biostatistics
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| Job Title | Post Doctoral Scholar - Dept of Biostatistics |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU09979 |
| Department Name | 7P180:DEPT OF BIOSTATISTICS |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $54,840 - $61,992 based on Post Doctoral Experience |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, data science, computer science, or a degree in a related field. |
| Required Related Experience | Strong computational skills and knowledge of statistical modelling |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for extended periods of time |
| Shift | Typically days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed |
| Job Summary | A full time postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, the University of Kentucky. We are seeking highly motivated researchers with an interest in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its related dementias (ADRD) to work on managing and analyzing data. The position will be supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA)-funded program project grant (P01) “the Strategies for Targeting Astrocyte Reactivity in AD and ADRD (STAR-ADRD)”. The start date for the position is flexible with the expecting between November 1st 2022 and January 1st 2023. The initial appointment is for 12 months with the possibility of an extension for up to five years. The postdoc will be involved in the data management and analysis of large-scale complex trait data including single cell and bulk RNA sequencing data, proteomics data, multiphoton and MRI imaging data, microelectrode array data, IHC/IF and Western blot data, etc. The postdoc will learn to use a large variety of software and to develop data visualization dashboards and biostatistics workflows for analyzing complex data. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | R/Python/SQL programming skills and knowledges |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Experience in Python programming |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/30/2022 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. |
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