Applied Postdoctoral Fellow – Cancer Epidemiology

Position Highlights

The Schabath Lab is one of the first epidemiology labs to conduct AI-based research to develop and validate image-based biomarkers in the cancer care continuum. Fellows will have access to large and diverse existing datasets that include structured and unstructured data; You will be encouraged to develop your own independent research projects. Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research. Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge population, clinical, and basic science research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research. You will be encouraged and supported to publish your research and apply for grants.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies to train, validate, and test clinically relevant models using Artificial intelligence (AI), biostatistical, and bioinformatic methods.
• Develop scientific writing and presentation skills; write research abstracts, reports, and scientific publications.
• Present research results to the Moffitt scientific community and at national or international scientific meetings.

Credentials and Qualifications

• PhD or MD in computer sciences, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related computational discipline is required.
• Excellent programming skills and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Retailment
• Retirement
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance as per our policy

Pay

Salary Range: $69,804.80 - $97,726.72

Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

About the Role

Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces. Moffitt Cancer Center proudly stands as a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. This dynamic city is an exceptional choice for those seeking exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan area. With its flourishing economy and rich cultural diversity, the Tampa Bay region masterfully combines urban elegance with breathtaking natural beauty.

Qualifications

Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and with collaborators. Strong quantitative skills in the areas of machine learning and deep learning. Strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab, C/C++, Python, R, etc.,) for modeling and data analysis. Knowledge in population sciences/cancer epidemiology is desired, but not required.