187 postdoctoral research fellow jobs found in Boston, MA

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Statistical Methods in Population Health Disparities School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description The Department of Biostatistics at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship focused on the development of statistical methods for population health disparities. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Briana Stephenson and collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team to develop innovative statistical and machine learning methods to address and identify bias and inequities in population health. Areas of interest include: identifying bias in healthcare access and delivery, statistical methods for high-dimensional exposures in minority populations, model-based clustering techniques for understudied populations, and survey sampling methodology for diverse population cohorts....

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health will develop methodology in the areas of longitudinal and survival data analyses. The application of the methods will be used in epidemiologic studies. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Molin Wang (HSPH), Prof. Donna Spiegelman (Yale), Prof. Bernard Rosner and their collaborators. More specifically, the selected candidate be involved with two main projects: 1) Statistical Methods to Account for Exposure Uncertainty in Environmental Epidemiology (MEEE):  The selected candidate will focus on methodologic innovations in several critical areas of environmental health related to the effects of multiple constituents of air pollution and of aspects of the neighborhood...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Brain Health and Aging Epidemiology School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with an interest in brain health (e.g., stroke and dementia) and aging epidemiology. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with a multi-disciplinary team to investigate modifiable risk factors of stroke, cognitive impairment, and dementia and identify early biomarkers that help early detection and prevention of stroke and dementia. The candidate will lead statistical analyses and write peer-reviewed publications using data collected in well-established population-based cohorts and clinical-based cohorts. The candidate will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in analyzing and interpreting neuroimaging, neuropathology, and metabolomics data and develop multi-center collaborative...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Epidemiology School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The postdoctoral fellow will work on clinical and nutritional epidemiologic projects related to colorectal cancer.  Example projects include studies of diet and the gut microbiome in relation to colorectal cancer incidence and surviorship using the data from the Nurses’ Health Studies and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study; development of risk assessment tools for precision colonoscopy screening and surveillance using the established, electronic health record (EHR)-based cohort in the Mass General Brigham;  integration of multi-omics data to better understand the etiology and improve prediction for colorectal cancer in the UK Biobank. Basic Qualifications Successful candidates are expected to have the following:...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Mississippi Delta Partnership in Public Health School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The Mississippi Delta Partnership in Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is a program designed to advance health and well-being in the Mississippi Delta through community engagement, collaborative research, and leadership development. The program seeks a post-doctoral researcher to serve as a Teaching Fellow. One of the program’s main components is the Delta Scholars Program in Public Health (DIPH). The DIPH provides a well-structured, high-quality combined research training and service-learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students from the Mississippi Delta region. Harvard Chan School is particularly interested in supporting students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

Position Description     The Onnela Lab in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in biostatistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. This position involves developing statistical methods, data analytic tools, and mathematical models for analyzing smartphone data–collected with our high-throughput digital phenotyping platform–in biomedical research cohorts with the goal of establishing more precise and dynamic disease phenotypes. Specifically, this postdoc position will focus on developing statistical methods for the recognition and quantification of human activity data using primarily accelerometer data from smartphones and wearables. Basic Qualifications     Doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field....

Position Description     A Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Associate position in biostatistics and biomedical informatics is available at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The positions involve developing and applying statistical and computational methods for analysis of electronic health records (EHR) data including narrative data extracted via natural language processing, codified phenotype data as well as large scale genomic measurements. We seek an individual with strong statistical and computing backgrounds and who has expertise in statistical and machine learning methods for big data. The work will involve development and application of statistical and informatics methods and algorithm for analyzing EHR data. Basic Qualifications     Ph.D. in a quantitative field, e.g., statistics or biostatistics, computer sciences, strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, as well as good written and oral...

Position Description     The Onnela Lab in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in biostatistics, applied mathematics, statistical physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field for two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions. These positions involve developing statistical methods, data analytic tools, and mathematical models for analyzing two different types of systems. In the first area, statistical network science, we develop methods that are at the intersection of statistical learning and network science with applications in social and biological networks. In the second area, smartphone-based digital phenotyping, we develop tools and methods for analyzing data collected by our smartphone platform. Our ongoing applied studies in this area involve diverse patient populations from neurology to psychiatry and oncology. The candidates can focus on one of these areas only or may...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Mississippi Delta Partnership in Public Health School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The Mississippi Delta Partnership in Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is a program designed to advance health and well-being in the Mississippi Delta through community engagement, collaborative research, and leadership development. The program seeks a post-doctoral researcher to serve as a Teaching Fellow. One of the program’s main components is the Delta Scholars Program in Public Health (DIPH). The DIPH provides a well-structured, high-quality combined research training and service-learning experience for undergraduate and graduate students from the Mississippi Delta region. Harvard Chan School is particularly interested in supporting students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health will develop methodology in the areas of longitudinal and survival data analyses. The application of the methods will be used in epidemiologic studies. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Molin Wang (HSPH), Prof. Donna Spiegelman (Yale), Prof. Bernard Rosner and their collaborators. More specifically, the selected candidate be involved with two main projects: 1) Statistical Methods to Account for Exposure Uncertainty in Environmental Epidemiology (MEEE):  The selected candidate will focus on methodologic innovations in several critical areas of environmental health related to the effects of multiple constituents of air pollution and of aspects of the neighborhood...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Epidemiology School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Epidemiology Position Description The HaSET (“happiness” in Amharic”) Maternal and Child Health Research Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow with an interest in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology and maternal and child health. The  Postdoctoral Research Fellow  will have opportunities to work on large-scale datasets, including cohort and surveillance data from low- and middle-income countries. The successful candidate will develop and extend skills in statistical analysis, create analytical frameworks, develop protocols, monitor data quality, and collaborate on manuscripts and grant proposals. The fellow will focus on...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biostatistics School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description A Postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Department of Biostatistics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.  The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Rui Wang and Dr. Michael Hughes. The position involves the development, implementation, and evaluation of statistical methods for both observational and randomized studies in medicine and health care, with a focus on applications related to HIV and other infectious diseases. Specific research areas include the design and analysis of individual and cluster randomized trials, longitudinal data modeling and survival analysis, and methods for hospital profiling. S/he will have opportunities for both methodological research and close collaboration with medical investigators. ...

Title Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Maternal Nutrition and Perinatal Epidemiology School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Global Health and Population (GHP) Position Description The Nutrition and Global Health Program in the Department of Global Health and Population, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with an interest in global health, perinatal epidemiology, and maternal/child/adolescent health.    The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to ongoing clinical trials and prospective cohort studies in partnership with institutions in Africa and Asia and lead statistical analyses and write peer-reviewed publications using data from completed research projects. This position provides the opportunity to develop and extend skills in statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and grant writing. All activities...

Title Postdoctoral Research Position in Biostatistics and Data Science School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Biostatistics Position Description The Department of Biostatistics at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position focused on developing innovative statistical and machine-learning methods for analyzing and integrating various types of complex biomedical data (e.g., electronic health record data, claims data, biobanks). Areas of particular interest include (but not limited to): (1) genetic risk prediction for underrepresented populations; (2) distributed causal inference in clinical research networks; (3) statistical methods for high-dimensional data. The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Dr. Rui Duan at Harvard and will work closely with collaborators across multiple institutions. The appointment will be for a one-year...

Title Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society (CRCS) School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Computer Science Position Description The Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society (CRCS) solicits applications for postdoctoral fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. CRCS provides postdoctoral fellows with an annual salary plus travel and research funding to allow them to engage in independent research. We seek computer science researchers who are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines and who have a demonstrated interest in connecting their research agenda with societal issues. Fellows spend up to two years at CRCS. Areas of specific research interest for the 2023-2024 academic year include wildlife conservation/sustainability and public health. Research in this arena may involve, among myriad other...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Neuroscience and/or Theory of Neural Computation School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Applied Mathematics Position Description A postdoctoral position is available in Cengiz Pehlevan’s group at Harvard University. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical and numerical skills, and backgrounds in (theoretical) neuroscience, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related fields. Our research areas are in theoretical neuroscience and the theory of neural computation in natural and artificial systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join our ongoing projects and/or pursue new directions. For recent publications, see  pehlevan.seas.harvard.edu . For questions, please send an e-mail to  cpehlevan@seas.harvard.edu .The position is funded for multiple years, with an...

Title Research Fellow in Bioprinting School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area   Position Description The Lewis Lab seeks a talented and enthusiastic Research Fellow to help in the development and application of novel 3D bioprinting methods for disease modeling and therapeutic tissues. The ideal candidate will report to the Principal Investigator in the Lewis Research Group and work closely with a senior postdoctoral research associate. This is a 1-year position with an opportunity to be extended.  Please note that this position is not benefits-eligible. The Research Fellow candidate will have the following responsibilities: Assist in the development, preparation, and execution of bioprinting protocols to fabricate disease models and therapeutic tissues. Contribute to a multidisciplinary team encompassing tissue engineering, mechanical design, materials science,...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Customer Intelligence Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2023-2024 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu .   The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements...

Title Postdoctoral Fellow with the Digital Value Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University School Harvard Business School Department/Area   Position Description The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit  https://d3.harvard.edu .   The postdoctoral fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Associate Director, Lab Operations. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these open positions. ...

Title Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate School Harvard School of Dental Medicine Department/Area Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology Position Description We are seeking an organized and energetic Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate for training in health services research, health policy, and Geographic Information System (GIS).   Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of study protocols. Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data. Assist in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results. Assist and direct the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Track and manage all project related issues. Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects. Identifies study modifications as needed and works to implement solutions....