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Penn State University · 3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Scholar in Clinical Informatics (Public Health Sciences)

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Penn State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Clinical Informatics within the Public Health Sciences department. The role focuses on developing prediction models for stroke using electronic health record data and requires strong scientific writing and organizational skills.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Develop prediction models for stroke using electronic health record data enriched with social determinants of health from multiple institutions

Author publications resulting from research

Obtain independent grant support in later years

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldR programmingBig data experiencePython programmingScientific writingIndependent learningTeam player

Required

A PhD in statistics/ biostatics, public/population health, bioinformatics, computer science, or another appropriate field, or an MD (or MD, MPH) with experience working with big data

Familiar with R and one or more other programming languages, e.g., Python, Perl, C++, JAVA, or MATLAB

Strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated by at least two first-author and at 4 co-author publications

The ability of independent learning and thinking in a highly dynamic and decentralized environment, as well as being a team player to contribute to many ongoing collaborative projects