Associate Scientist, Post Doctoral Fellow- Epstein-Barr Virus & Multiple Sclerosis - Hybrid
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Epidemiology, you will join a multidisciplinary team to study viral immune and autoimmune responses following Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection, focusing on their link to multiple sclerosis (MS). Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing statistical models to predict MS using advanced analytic methods like machine learning and -omics approaches. You will work with large datasets (>6,000 variables) and collaborate both internally and externally to explore serology data and validate findings in external datasets. Additionally, you will publish your research in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences. The role requires a PhD within 6 months of hire in epidemiology or biostatistics with experience in statistical modeling and software like R, SAS, or Stata. Preferred skills include knowledge in immunology, pharmacoepidemiology, neurology, oncology, and advanced analytic methods such as machine learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research on the mechanisms of EBV-induced MS and its potential therapeutic implications.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develop statistical models to predict multiple sclerosis from immune response variables.
- Implement advanced analytic methods for exploratory analysis of large serology datasets.
- Validate findings by exploring external datasets for replication and validation.
- Collaborate with scientists on the study of immune responses in EBV-related MS.
- Evaluate data sources to characterize the burden of multiple sclerosis and related diseases.
What we're looking for
- PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, infectious diseases or related field within 6 months of hire.
- Experience identifying and implementing appropriate statistical models for large datasets.
- Proficiency in conducting analyses using R, SAS, or Stata software.
- Knowledge of advanced analytic methods including machine learning and -omics approaches.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external scientists on complex research projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for publishing and presenting research.
Employer
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 13 roles with salary data.
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