Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow Epidemiology Biomarker Research at MSD

Job DescriptionBe a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow ProgramOur Research Laboratories Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources reach and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.The Epidemiology Department is seeking a passionate and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Epidemiology-Oncology team. The fellow will work with a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team of experts in epidemiology biostatistics and bioinformatics to develop a framework comprised of standardized analytic approaches to efficiently generate robust and reproducible real-world evidence across different tumor types patient populations and molecular biomarkers. The fellow will conduct literature reviews develop standardized analysis plans with input from key stakeholders build and implement reproducible workflows conduct analyses of different clinico-genomics databases and lead training sessions to enable adoption of the framework across the department.Education Minimum Requirement:Candidate must hold a PhD obtained within the last three years or Ph.D. completed within 6 months of hire (e.g. PhD DrPH PharmD/MPH MD/MPH etc.) in epidemiology or public health with a focus on cancer epidemiology and modeling.Required Experience and Skills:Broad knowledge and experience in epidemiologic research and observational study designHands-on research experience using real-world data or other large-scale datasets (e.g. clinico-genomic databases EHR claims registries)Strong quantitative skills with experience conducting statistical analyses in a clinical research settingProficiency in statistical programming (SAS and/or R)Proven ability to complete research projects resulting in peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentationsStrong organizational problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to plan and execute independent research manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teamsPreferred Experience and Skills:Background in cancer epidemiology molecular epidemiology or genetic epidemiologyProficiency in other programming languages (e.g. Python)Understanding of oncology molecular biomarkers including genomic analysesExperience with data standardization frameworks and common data models (e.g. OMOP)Responsibilities:Lead the design testing and implementation of a comprehensive data analytics framework to guide the process of managing analyzing reporting and interpreting real-world biomarker dataTake part in epidemiologic research projects using real-world clinico-genomics dataSolicit input from key internal stakeholders through written and oral communicationCommunicate research findings to cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders through written reports and oral presentationsDisseminate research findings externally via scientific conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed scientific journalsDemonstrate leadership through process ownership and the training of colleagues to implement the developed frameworkMaintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills working in an industry settingpostdoctoralopportunitiesRequired Skills:Accountability Accountability Adaptability Analytical Chemistry Bioinformatics Biostatistics Cell Culture Techniques Clinical Research Computational Biology Data Analysis Epidemiology Immunoassays In Vivo Mouse Models Management Process Mathematical Biology Molecular Biology Multidisciplinary Collaboration Multi-Management Observational Studies Oncology Parasitology Programming Languages Project Reviews Public Health Scientific Research 4 morePreferred Skills:Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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