Post-doctoral Associate, Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Boston University - Boston University

Post-doctoral Associate, Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public HealthPosition Information. Two-year post-doctoral position (with a possibility to extend to three years) to apply causal inference methods and agent-based modeling to studying health care access for tuberculosis services. This position will allow for the implementation of structural equation modeling and agent-based modeling approaches for the analysis of factors driving access to health care among a cohort of tuberculosis patients in Peru. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience with structural equation modeling and/or agent-based modeling. However, we will consider qualified applicants with experience in other related research areas.

The successful applicant is expected to lead analyses and produce lead author publications based on the results, under the mentorship of experienced faculty. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a quantitative field such as epidemiology, biostatistics, or relevant behavioral or social sciences; candidates in other fields who have demonstrated expertise in structural equation modeling or agent-based modeling will also be considered. Strong programming skills are required in R, SAS, or python. Additional background with Mplus software is preferred but not required. We encourage candidates with an interest in global health or social determinants of health to apply. The position will include mentoring from Dr. Helen Jenkins and Dr. Eleanor Murray (Boston University School of Public Health) and Dr. Courtney Yuen (Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School). We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience with structural equation modeling and/or agent-based modeling. However, we will consider qualified applicants with experience in other related research areas.

Application. Interested applicants should submit an application to the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27775. Materials should include: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter detailing research experience, career goals, and how you will contribute to our goals to engender a more inclusive and diverse school, and (3) contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply by early September. We will continue to accept applicants until the position is filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.