Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

About the role

The Ky lab is a National Institutes of Health-, American Heart Association-, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute-funded internationally recognized program that focuses on advancing the cardiovascular health of patients living with and beyond cancer through clinical science. The Ky Lab has a postdoctoral position in the field of cardiovascular and cancer clinical epidemiology and data science. This position for a clinical researcher involves the use of large datasets comprised of biomarker, echocardiography, genomic, clinical, social determinants of health and other "-omic" data to understand individual patient risk.

Responsibilities

• Use large datasets (biomarker, echocardiography, genomic, clinical, social determinants of health, and other "-omic" data) to understand individual patient risk.
• Design epidemiologic studies.
• Develop and execute analytic plans.
• Work under close mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. with strong background in epidemiology, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, risk prediction, and manipulation of large datasets.
• Expertise in biomarkers, genomics, and imaging is a strength.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary and diverse team.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• The Ky lab values the mentor-mentee relationship and is highly invested in the academic and professional development of lab members.
• Visa sponsorship is possible, contingent upon eligibility as determined by the specific funding source and applicable regulations.

Pay

Competitive compensation for appropriate expertise.

Schedule

This is a two-year position with the opportunity to renew for multiple years.