Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through the Lerner Research Institute. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years.

Principal Investigator: Michael Kattan, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Quantitative Health Sciences

Lab Research Topics:

• Statistical prediction modeling
• Machine learning
• Electronic health records research
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: http:/riskcalc.org and http://www.lerner.ccf.org/qhs/kattan/?publications or contact Dr. Kattan at [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Pursue independent research on a chosen topic
• Strong scientific writing skills
• Explore advanced topic related to statistical prediction modeling and methodology

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Background in Biostatistics or related quantitative field
• Demonstrated proficiency in R

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Michael Kattan at [email protected].

• Letter of interest describing why you are interested in the position, what you would like to research, what your career goals are, what you hope to produce, and what you would like to gain or learn from the experience.
• CV

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Prediction, Modeling

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