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Mass General Brigham · 6 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

positionBoston-MA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a highly quantitative and motivated postdoctoral scientist to contribute to quantitative modeling in emergency care delivery. The role involves data management and statistical analytic work for assigned projects, focusing on improving access to stroke care.

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Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining a mathematical decision model
Using existing registry data to derive parameter estimates for incorporation into decision model
Working with Investigators on the development of the decision model and its use in related research questions
Drafting of Methods and Results sections for related manuscripts (with inclusion as co-author)
Assist with grant applications (e.g., approach section) related to the decision model
Maintain IRB files and communication with IRB for the study
Responsible for overseeing all data-related amendments to the IRB
Collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators in performance of above duties

Qualification

Data scienceStatistical modelingPythonRStatistical analysisMachine learningDatabase managementMS OfficeCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Doctoral degree (PhD) in quantitative field (data science, statistics, bioinformatics, applied math, or related discipline)
Proficiency in programming and data science tools (Python, R, or equivalent)
Strong statistical and machine learning background, with ability to develop and evaluate prediction models
Excellent critical thinking and written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals
Experience with data science or health services research and electronic data management systems
Experience with MS Office products
Experience with a specific statistical package (e.g., Python, R or equivalent)
Strong background in statistics programs (such as Python, R, STATA) and database management (such as MS Access and Excel)

Preferred

Prior experience with scientific publication (e.g., drafting manuscripts, conducting analyses, describing methods and results, etc.)
Minimum of one year of data analysis experience is strongly preferred

Company

Mass General Brigham

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Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Erin Flanigan
SVP, Human Resources, Community, Specialty Hospital Division
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O’Neil A. Britton
Chief Integration Officer, Executive Vice President
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