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Post Doctoral Fellow Biostatistics and Health Data Science
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| Title | Post Doctoral Fellow Biostatistics and Health Data Science |
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| Specific Title | |
| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM - Biostatistics |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | We are seeking multiple highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows interested in developing and applying novel statistical methodologies for quantitative neuroimaging and multiview data integration using statistical, machine learning (ML), and AI models, as related to Alzheimer’s Disease and the impact of substance abuse on neurodevelopment, as well as the formal study of evaluating ML and AI as diagnostic biomarkers. The ideal individual will have a strong history in coding in R, Matlab, and/or Python, statistical or machine learning analysis and methods development. Experience with neuroimaging software, such as FSL, AFNI, FreeSurfer, etc., is a plus. The fellows will work with an interdisciplinary team spanning multiple departments, centers, and institutes with a common goal of creating and evaluating novel statistical and machine learning algorithms in healthcare and neuroscience. Working remotely is optional. The fellow will work on statistical methodologies across a broad range of modalities and measurements including: · Resting-state and task-based functional MRI · Anatomical/structural MRI · Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) · Multi-omics data · Clinical/behavioral outcomes Application information: · Letter of intent, including a brief summary of past and current research · CV · Writing sample if available (published or arXiv/bioRxiv manuscript) · Contact information of three references If interested, please email to Dr. Yi Zhao (yz125@iu.edu ) and Dr. Brian Caffo (bcaffo1@jhu.edu ). The Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse and inclusive with regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, protected veteran status, and religion. The Johns Hopkins University and Indiana University are providers of ADA services. Benefits: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/grad_appointees.html http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/offices/registrars/pdoc_benefits.html Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. |
| Basic Qualifications | The minimum qualifications for a successful candidate include: · Doctoral or terminal degree required. Completed PhD in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline · Prior neuroimaging experience · Strong skills in statistical and/or machine learning methodology development and implementation · Strong programming skills in R, Matlab, and/or Python, experience with imaging software, such as FSL, AFNI, FreeSurfer, etc., is a plus |
| Department Contact for Questions | Yi Zhao |
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| OAA # | IUSM-01490-2022 |
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