Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computer Science (multiple positions)
University of Massachusetts · Lowell, Massachusetts, US
General Summary of Position: The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research that identifies risk factors and protective factors for a broad ra...
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General Summary of Position: The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research that identifies risk factors and protective factors for a broad range of diseases and clinical outcomes using the National VA longitudinal EHR system. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work within a highly collaborative, data-intensive environment integrating advanced AI/ML methodologies with rigorous epidemiologic study design. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a central role in translating complex EHR-derived data into clinically meaningful insights with direct relevance to Veteran health. Minimum Qualifications (Required): - PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a closely related quantitative health discipline - Strong background in longitudinal data analysis and observational study design - Demonstrated experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data or other large administrative healthcare datasets - Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., R, SAS, Python, Stata) - Track record of peer-reviewed publications Additional Considerations: - The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be embedded within a multidisciplinary research team at UMass...