Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-76880-040
About The Position
Dr. Shelley Liu, Associate Professor of Population Health Science and Policy, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join her NIH R01-funded research program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This position focuses on applying and developing item response theory (IRT) and Bayesian psychometric methods for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) biomarker data — a novel and growing application space at the intersection of quantitative methodology and environmental health. The position involves leading methods development in IRT and psychometric methods. The postdoc will have the opportunity to lead multiple first-author publications on methods development, co-author additional publications, and develop collaborations at a medical school. This is an excellent launchpad for a faculty career in quantitative psychology or psychometrics.
Requirements
- Expertise in IRT, psychometrics, Bayesian inference.
Nice To Haves
- Additional expertise in cognitive diagnostic models.
- Additional expertise in causal inference.
Responsibilities
- Leading methods development in IRT and psychometric methods.
- Lead multiple first-author publications on methods development.
- Co-author additional publications.
- Develop collaborations at a medical school.
Benefits
- Strength through Unity and Inclusion
- Commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.
- Unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation.
- Encouragement to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
- Commitment to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
- Environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change.
- Supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Compliance with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
- Commitment to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
- Goal to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
