UAB's is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow or Scientist with strong statistical and collaborative skills to join us in the Office of Energetics (http://www.soph.uab.edu/energetics/home).
· Job Title: Post-Doc or Scientist I.
· US Citizenship is NOT required.
· Terms: This is a full-time position with salary and benefits.
· Tasks:
o Applied statistical analyses in obesity-related research ranging from basic science (animal studies), to clinical trials, meta-analyses, and epidemiology.
o Statistical and power analysis sections of grant proposals.
o Coaching other post-docs and investigators on statistical matters.
o Methodologic work.
· Reporting to: David B. Allison, PhD
· Duration of Appointment: Two to three years as post-doc or renewable as Scientist I for additional years indefinitely by mutual agreement.
· Start Date: As soon as possible.
· Qualifications:
o Degree: Ideally a PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics, but would be willing to consider someone with very strong statistical skills from another discipline (e.g., economics, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, mathematics, engineering, etc.)
o Communication skills: Excellent written and spoken communication skills essential.
o Social skills: Good collaborative skills and ability to work well with a variety of scientists from different educational and demographic backgrounds essential.
We have a good scientific team, interesting work, and a good camaraderie.
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David B Allison, PhD | Quetelet Endowed Professor
Distinguished Professor
Director Office of Energetics
Director Nutrition Obesity Research Center
Associate Dean for Research and Science
School of Health Professions
Department of Nutrition Sciences
UAB | University of Alabama at Birmingham
SHPB 677 | 1720 2nd Avenue South | Birmingham, AL 35294-0022
P: (205) 975-9169| dallison@uab.edu
