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The Cancer Prevention and Control Program (http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/research/programs/cancer-prevention-control/) (CPC) at Georgetown University is currently seeking applications for a highly motivated Biostatistician to join her team to model the natural history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and evaluate tobacco control policies and screening strategies to prevent and reduce COPD health burden. The position involves building discrete event population simulation models and working on secondary data analyses (e.g., nationally representative health surveys and health care systems). The opportunity will provide a unique experience in chronic disease population modeling and working with large-scale health data. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Disease or behavior simulation modeling

• Manuscript Writing

• Health Literature Search

Work Interactions

The individual in this position will primarily interact with Luz M. Sanchez Romero, Assistant Professor at CPC. The Biostatistician will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of modelers, economists, public health scientists at Georgetown and collaborate with a network of researchers from NIH-funded research consortiums from TCORS- Center for the Assessment for Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR (https://tcors.umich.edu/) ) and Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) (https://cisnet.cancer.gov/lung/) Lung modeling on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer or Decision Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field

• Disease or behavior simulation modeling experience

• Experience with programing languages such as R or Python

• Working independently with health related cross-sectional and longitudinal data

• Experience with quantitative modeling

• Experience assisting with manuscript writing, primarily writing statistical design, methods, and analysis for research assignments

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Interested candidates should submit: A cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of 3 professional references.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that are underrepresented in health-related research, are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .