Post Doctoral Fellow - Biostatistics and Data Science

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Biostatistics and Data Science Laboratory led by Dr. Shuo Chen. The MPRC is an internationally renowned research center dedicated to providing treatment to patients with schizophrenia and related disorders, educating professionals and consumers about schizophrenia, and conducting basic and translational research into the manifestations, causes, and treatment of schizophrenia.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, human genetics, computer science, or a closely related area is required.
• Demonstrated experience in strong optimization computational skills, proficiency in one of the programming languages R, Python, Matlab, and C++, and expertise in high-performance clusters are required.
• Knowledge in advanced statistical theory and methods.
• Strong optimization and computational skills to process large-scale medical images and analyze multi-modal data effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a positive and professional orientation towards faculty, staff, university officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing novel AI/ML methods to improve the accuracy, reliability, and validity of downstream statistical inference.
• Developing and implementing computationally intensive algorithms using high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
• Managing and analyzing multiple large-scale datasets, including UK Biobank (UKBB), HCP, ABCD, ENIGMA, as well as data from local clinical trials and observational studies (e.g., UMMS EHR data).
• Clinical trial design and analysis using advanced statistical methods.
• Imaging, genetics, and omics data analysis and method development.
• Preparing and drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 days of annual leave
• 15 days of sick leave
• 3 personal days
• all university-recognized holidays
• may also qualify for additional leave options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree