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Post Doctorate Fellow - Biostatistics

McMaster University • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • C$ 45k - C$ 60k / year • 4m ago

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Job ID

67960

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

03/07/2025

Job Type

Limited Term (=12 month)

Close Date

04/19/2025

Employee Group

Pos Doc (Union&NonUnion)

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Department

Obs & Gyn

Contract Duration

12.1 Months

Hours per Week

Posting Details

We are seeking a motivated and skilled post-doctoral fellow with a strong background in biostatistics methods development and innovative applications. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing novel biostatistical methods motivated by problems arising in the FLOURISH (Family Oriented and Service User Centered Research in Pregnancy Health) group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of maternal-child health, health research methodology, and advanced statistical modeling.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be co-supervised in a vibrant and collaborative environment by Dr. Joseph Beyene (Professor of Biostatistics and the John D. Cameron Endowed Chair in the Genetic Determinants of Chronic Diseases) and Dr. Rohan D’Souza (perinatal clinical epidemiologist and Canada Research Chain in Maternal Health). The fellowship will involve development and application of advanced biostatistical methods including, but not limited to, evidence synthesis (various meta-analytic approaches such as network meta-analysis, dose-response meta-analysis etc.), developing and validating prediction models using traditional and machine learning approaches, and modelling data related to global health studies. Experience in research related to obstetrics, neonatology or perinatology would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement biostatistical methods motivated by practical problems in obstetrics and gynecology.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers.
Assist with Grant writing.
Mentor graduate and under-graduate students.
Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or a related field.
Proficiency in R software.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
Demonstrated ability to publish research findings.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary will range from $45000-$60000. Typical benefits for full-time job such as health and dental plan will be provided. The postdoctoral fellow is also eligible to apply for additional funding (e.g. Professional Development Fund, Postdoctoral Fellow Support Fund).

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience and research interests.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Contact information for three references.

We will review applications as they are received and will continue the search until the position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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