Mathematical statistician or computational biologist positions
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Biometric Research Branch
The Biometric Research Branch (BRB) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking candidates, preferably with a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, computational biology, or a related field. BRB staff, comprising Computational and Systems Biology and Biostatistics groups, conduct research in statistical and computational methods to facilitate understanding of the genomics and molecular pathogenesis of tumors and their responsiveness to treatment, and/or to enhance the design, analysis and monitoring of clinical trials of new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches. Qualified individuals are sought for each of these two groups. The Computational and Systems Biology group is a multi-disciplinary team of individuals with backgrounds in statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, cancer biology, computer science, biomedical engineering and pharmacology. Investigators in the Biostatistics group collaborate in NCI national research programs in clinical trials involving new treatments, developmental diagnostics, and diagnostic imaging. Investigators in the Computational and Systems Biology group emphasize analysis of next-gen sequencing and gene expression data to understand the determinants of treatment sensitivity and coordinate efforts with the Biostatistics group to integrate promising technologies into clinical studies.
BRB offices are located in the suburbs of Washington D.C. on the NCI Rockville, MD headquarters, 15 minutes from the NCI/NIH Bethesda campus. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Multiple positions are available. Experience with next-gen sequencing and biological data or expertise in the statistical methodology of clinical trials is advantageous. Strong computing and communication abilities are essential. This is a pre-vacancy announcement to gauge interest. Individuals should send their resume and a statement of interest to Dr. Richard Simon, Chief BRB, at rsimon@nih.gov. Additional information is at http://brb.nci.nih.gov
DHHS, NIH and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers
US citizen
PhD in statistics, biostatistics, computational biology, or a related field, is desirable
3 openings
Additional Salary Information: Open
About the Biometric Research Branch, National Cancer Institute
The Biometric Research Branch (BRB) consists of a Biostatistics group and a Computational & Systems Biology group. Its members have responsibilities for participating in the national research programs of the division in developmental therapeutics, developmental diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, and clinical trials to evaluate therapy. The members of the Branch also conduct research in biostatistics, bioinformatics and/or computational biology on topics ranging from methodology to facilitate understanding at the molecular level of the pathogenesis of cancer to methodology to enhance the conduct of clinical trials of new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.
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Lawrence Rubinstein
Mathematical Statistician
National Cancer Institute, Biometric Research Branch
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