Open Rank Allergy and Immunology Physician Scientist

Role Summary

The Department seeks multiple Research Associates to join the Academic Support Staff. These positions are initially one-year appointments, renewable up to three years based on performance and funding availability. Candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research in longitudinal causal inference methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, or quantitative/computational science.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and apply statistical, causal, and machine learning methods for complex longitudinal data, including electronic health records, registries, biobanks, pragmatic trials, and cohort studies. - Collaborate on projects across palliative care, critical care, and health services research, working with faculty, clinician-scientists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians. - Support methodological development for clinical trials, observational studies, and Bayesian causal inference applications. - Lead innovative methodological projects with increasing autonomy and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. - Engage in team science while building a path toward independent research.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related quantitative/computational field. - At least one year of postdoctoral experience. - Expertise in longitudinal causal inference, advanced statistical methods, or machine learning applications. - Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical skills.

Additional Information

- Applicants will work under Dr. Michael Harhay and collaborators at the Center for Clinical Trials Innovation. - The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.