Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Large Scale Computational Epidemiology Research
- Harvard Medical School
- Location: Boston, MA
- Job Number: 7123088
- Posting Date: Feb 6, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Skills
• Proficiency with big data analytics including scripting languages such as R and python;
• Proficiency in the use of SQL databases;
• Familiarity with HPC clusters and distributed computing architectures
Qualifications
• An earned doctorate in a Biomedical Informatics-related field (epidemiology, statistics, computational biology, computer science, etc.)
Job Skills and Competencies
• Self-motivated and highly detail oriented
• Strong technical/systems design and development skills
• Strong problem solving, testing, and debugging skills
• Solid understanding of research data systems and database design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A solution focused attitude and ability to apply their skills to multiple projects at a time
• Interest in warehousing of large patient and cohort databases
Start Date
As soon as possible
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please email a single PDF document containing a letter of application that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position, and a curriculum vitae. Please include the names and contact information of three references, who will be asked to supply letters or will be contacted by phone early in the application process. This is a one-year term appointment with options for renewal. The position is available now at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Address applications to:
Robert Gentleman
Executive Director CCB
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