The School of Public Health Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science (BHDS) is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate (9546, Post-doctoral Associate) to work with Dr. Thierry Chekouo and his collaborators within and outside the University of Minnesota.

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a âœWork. With Flexibility.❠and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position has the option to work hybrid. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview. Onsite location:  2221 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis TC Campus - East-bank.

The research will focus on the development of Bayesian statistical/machine learning methods for the data integration analysis of high-throughput imaging and molecular data (i.e., genome, transcriptome, epigenome, and more). The methods would be able to systematically integrate biomedical/biological knowledge to improve the prediction power of clinical outcomes. Domains of applications may include cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and neurodevelopment disorders. The post-doc will also work on software development (in R, or in Python, Java, Stan, or BUGS or interfacing R with C/C++), simulation studies, real data analysis, and writing manuscripts.

Duration: This appointment is for 1-2 years, with a possible extension to year 3, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Starting Date: Negotiable. Position will remain open until filled.

Annual Salary: Based on NIH NRSA postdoctoral stipend levels.

• Postdoc No Experience:  $61,008
• Postdoc 1 year of Experience:  $61,428
• Postdoc 2 years of Experience:  $61,884

Questions? For preliminary inquiries, you may send your CV to tchekouo@umn.edu

Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
• Strong computing/programming and communication skills
• Strong interest in omics and/or imaging data analysis are required. 
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Bayesian high-dimensional data analysis

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