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University of Southern California

Postdoc Research Associate in Cancer and Genetic Epidemiology at USC University of Southern California in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biostatistics

Funding

Postdoctoral research associate position with an annual base salary range of $64,480-$72,000. Compensation is subject to experience, education/training, skills, internal equity, and grant funding considerations. No tuition or stipend details beyond salary are provided.

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United States

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University of Southern California

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Keywords

Biostatistics
Biology
Health Disparities
Medical Science
Population Health
Salud Pública
Cancer Epidemiology
Genetic Epidemiology
Statistics

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About this position

University of Southern California (USC) is advertising a Postdoc Research Associate position in cancer and genetic epidemiology at the USC Center for Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences in Los Angeles, California.

The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Dr. Chris Haiman and Dr. David Conti on analyzing risk factors, genetic data, and other omics data from diverse cohorts, including the Multiethnic Cohort study, the RESPOND African American prostate cancer study, and large-scale genetics consortia such as NHGRI PAGE and PRIMED.

Research topics include polygenic risk score development, rare variant analysis, health disparities research, and additional studies of non-cancer outcomes such as anthropometric traits, diabetes, and biomarkers (lipids, glucose, insulin, inflammatory markers).

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (within the previous five years) and training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and/or statistical genetics. Familiarity with common analytic tools for genetic association studies is desired, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present research and write publications.

The position is postdoctoral and offers an annual base salary of $64,480-$72,000. The posting does not mention a deadline.

To apply, use the USC Workday application portal via the posting’s APPLY button. External applicants should apply through the external USC Careers link; current USC employees should use the internal applicants link.

Funding details

Postdoctoral research associate position with an annual base salary range of $64,480-$72,000. Compensation is subject to experience, education/training, skills, internal equity, and grant funding considerations. No tuition or stipend details beyond salary are provided.

What's required

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate earned within the previous five years. Training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and/or statistical genetics is required or strongly preferred. The role seeks someone with familiarity with common analytic tools for genetic association studies, strong written and verbal communication skills, and motivation to present research and write publications. Minimum experience listed is 0-1 year.

How to apply

Apply through the USC Workday application portal using the job posting link. External applicants should use the APPLY button on the posting; current USC employees should use the internal applicants link.

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