Research Assistant Professor in Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
About The Position
Seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position at the University of New Mexico on an NIH funded grant evaluating personalized medicine approaches for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. The candidate will conduct research using predictive models/machine learning to test for individual differences in treatment effects using data from 11 randomized clinical trials, using the Predicted Individual Treatment Effect (PITE) framework. In this position you will be expected to be the lead author on papers testing for the presence of individual differences in treatment and identifying individuals likely to respond best to a particular intervention. Salary is $90,000 - $100,000 over 12 months depending on qualifications. Only application materials requested will be considered. Questions should be addressed to Lee Van Horn: [email protected].
Requirements
- PhD or ABD in area related to behavioral medicine, personalized medicine, or alcohol use disorder.
Nice To Haves
- A track record of publication in personalized medicine, alcohol use disorder, or a related area.
- Experience using R for data analysis.
- Experience using predictive models and machine learning.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research using predictive models/machine learning to test for individual differences in treatment effects using data from 11 randomized clinical trials, using the Predicted Individual Treatment Effect (PITE) framework.
- Be the lead author on papers testing for the presence of individual differences in treatment and identifying individuals likely to respond best to a particular intervention.
Benefits
- The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
