Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computer Science (multiple Positions)

University Of Massachusetts

Lowell, MA, US
Minimum $50,000; 25th quartile $56,500; midpoint $...
On-site
Phd in epidemiology or biostatistics
Longitudinal data analysis experience
Electronic health record (ehr) data proficiency
The successful candidate will lead research identifying risk and protective factors for diseases using the National VA longitudinal EHR system

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will lead research identifying risk and protective factors for diseases using the National VA longitudinal EHR system.
  • This role integrates advanced AI/ML methodologies with rigorous epidemiologic study design within a collaborative, data-intensive environment.
  • The position offers strong mentorship, access to national VA data resources, and opportunities for independent research development.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will lead research identifying risk and protective factors for diseases using the National VA longitudinal EHR system.

Salary

Minimum $50,000; 25th quartile $56,500; Midpoint $63,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal data analysis experience
  • Electronic health record (EHR) data proficiency
  • Statistical programming skills (R, SAS, Python)
  • Peer-reviewed publication track record

Nice-to-have

  • Causal inference methods expertise
  • Machine learning applied to health data
  • Experience with VA national healthcare systems
  • High-performance computing environment familiarity
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration interest

Key Requirements

  • PhD in quantitative health discipline
  • Demonstrated experience with large administrative healthcare datasets
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications

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