Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Statistics at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut (UConn), invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research addressing statistical methodology, machine learning, and/or learning techniques in complex biomedical and health-related challenges. We particularly focus on real-world applications in psychology, psychiatry, mental health, aging, and related fields. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the mentorship of Dr. Ofer Harel and will potentially collaborate with his collaborators across the university and the medical and dental schools. We seek candidates with strong analytical, computational, and communication skills. While a background in medical imaging or electronic health records (EHR) is beneficial, it is not required. The University of Connecticut is ranked first among public universities in New England and in the top 20 nationwide. It is located in northeastern Connecticut, with easy access to Boston and New York City. The University’s Department of Statistics is a vibrant, collaborative environment that wil...