School of Public Health and Health Sciences

Post Doctoral Research Associate

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates with a doctoral degree in biostatistics or related fields to fill a post doctoral position in biostatistics/statistical genomics, sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). 

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop statistical tools for high-dimensional genomic and immunological data in HIV/AIDS and/or cardiovascular disease research.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.  Expertise in R, S-plus, C and/or SAS preferred. 

Please send a cover letter summarizing your experience and interests, along with your CV and the names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of three references to:

Andrea S. Foulkes, Sc.D.
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
School of Public Health and Health Sciences
404 Arnold House, 715 North Pleasant Street
University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003
E-mail: foulkes@schoolph.umass.edu

The application review process will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the positions are filled.  Anticipated starting date is January 2008.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.