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Brigham and Women's Hospital lists this Post doctoral Research Scientist Emergency Medicine opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The RESPOND Lab at MGH ( is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in biostatistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. This position involves applying established methods from network science to pediatric health access and outcome data. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of health services researchers, including experts in pediatric emergency medicine and network science, the successful candidate will apply techniques from network science to pediatric emergency care data, and develop expertise in project administration and applications of advanced analytic methods to health services. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field. Strong computational skills and expertise in R is required. Experience in Python and network science are desired but is not required. Start date is negotiable.
Qualifications
With supervision and guidance, responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:
Performing independent analytic tasks
Designing and implements modifications of research protocols
Troubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in statistical and network science techniques
Synthesizing and interprets results
Performing advanced analysis using various software programs and statistical techniques
Maintaining organized and detailed records
Presentation of results at lab meetings and national conferences
Preparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
Assisting with preparation of grant applications
Other duties as assigned
A successful candidate will:
Work independently under general direction of the Principal Investigator
Be motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented
Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniques
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Possess strong technical abilities and computer science skills
Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentation
Possess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
Possess competence in research techniques and methodologiesHave excellent interpersonal skills
Be a team player who works well with other lab members
Must have experience with
Data science or health services research and electronic data management systems. MS Office products. Statistical software (R)
Must have
Doctoral degree (PhD) in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
Strong computational skills and expertise in R is required
Cover letter with 2 references
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
Preferred
Experience in Python and network science are desired but is not required
The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $71,750.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
125 Nashua Street
EEO Statement
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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