Causal Inference Postdoctoral Researcher - Center for Causal Inference, University of Pennsylvania
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop new theory and methods in causal inference
- Develop software
- Potentially collaborate on applied projects in Health and Social Sciences
Requirements
- Candidates should have a doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field.
- Strong computational skills and expertise in causal inference are desired but not required.
Qualifications
The position is open to applications from US citizens and foreign nationals.
Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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About the Role
The position is for a postdoctoral researcher in causal inference with considerable flexibility in terms of research focus, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. In particular, the postdoctoral researcher will have an opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of methodological projects under the mentorship of one or more faculty affiliated with CCI.
Sample Content Areas
- Developing methods to study the effect of antidiabetic treatments on the recurrence of hospitalizations for T2DM-related complications.
- Developing methods for constructing just-in-time adaptive interventions using mobile health (mHealth) data.
- Developing novel causal inference methods to reconcile possibly conflicting results between randomized trials or randomized trials and observational studies, particularly in the area of pregnancy research.
Mentorship
In addition, the researcher will receive mentorship for professional development from the CCI co-directors Professors Nandita Mitra and Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen, as well as dedicated mentorship based on project type, with the expectation that their time as a researcher will advance their career development.