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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate
Department	SAS - Statistics
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	Department of Statistics Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Arts & Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ 08902 Post-Doctoral Associate The Department of Statistics at Rutgers University invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral position, with a start date as early as January 1, 2024, but otherwise flexible. The successful applicant will work in the areas of causal inference and statistical learning with high-dimensional observational data, including development of statistical and computational methods, and applications in comparative effectiveness research through collaboration with the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Expertise in causal inference, machine learning, or related topics, and strong experience with statistical programming are desired. Excellent communication and writing skills are needed. Interested individuals should apply online through https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213605 by providing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and up to three selected manuscripts, and arranging for submission of three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. For more information, please contact Professor Zhiqiang Tan, ztan@stat.rutgers.edu.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA1110
Posting Open Date	10/23/2023
Posting Close Date	01/31/2024

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Minimum Education and Experience	Applicants must have a doctoral degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Expertise in causal inference, machine learning, or related topics, and strong experience with statistical programming are desired. Excellent communication and writing skills are needed.
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213605
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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