- OBJECT
A competitive selection process, based on qualifications and interviews, is open for awarding a 12-month Fellowship. The fellowship, designated for a data scientist/biostatistician, will be hosted by the Molecular and Pharmaco-Epidemiology Unit of the Department of Experimental Oncology, running from January 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025.
- ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Those who possess the following requirements and/or qualifications can participate in the selection:
- or MSc. in biostatistics-related subjects (statistics, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, etc.).
- Programming skills (SAS, R, preferable).
- Good English level.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degrees in Biostatistics or Medical Statistics or equal experience.
- Prior experience working with large-scale datasets using high-performance computing environments is desirable.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated.
- Ability to work in a team and desire to collaborate with other biostatisticians in the group is essential.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery of results.
- Experience with cancer studies and epidemiology.
- Experience with database construction and maintenance.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected person will be involved and trained in the following activities:
- Perform univariate and multivariate analyses of clinical and biological data, with possible application of machine learning approaches for –omics data.
- Participate in the study design and interpretation of results.
- Contribute to statistical analysis process optimization and standardization.
- Participate in the development of scientific databases and their application in clinical studies.
- Writing study protocols and documentation.
- Draft scientific papers.
- APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
The application for participation in the selection must be submitted on the website https://www.research.ieo.it/careers-and-jobs/ , by clicking on "apply" on the page dedicated to the publication of the vacancy for the scholarship described above.
Posted on 12th November 2024