Postdoctoral Fellow
The Center for Asthma Research Group at the Vanderbilt Institute for Population and Public Health is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. The interested candidate will be supervised by Dr. Pingsheng Wu. The Wu Lab is part of a multidisciplinary, multi-investigator group of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, translational and clinical scientists studying early-life risk factors and primary prevention of asthma.
The postdoctoral researcher will be integrated into the Asthma Research Program, the Department of Biostatistics and Department of Medicine’s program in Epidemiology. The project will provide in-depth training in quantitative epidemiology and causal inference using large administrative datasets and electronic medical records.
Department: Medicine
Full Description: We would like to invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Departments of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Biostatistics, and the Center for Asthma Research (CAR). The Asthma Research Group is a multidisciplinary, multi-investigator group of basic, translational and clinical scientists studying asthma disease prevention and early life risk factor identification. We operate several large administrative birth cohort studies and have been continuously funded by the NIH since 2008. We also collaborate extensively nationally and internationally.
The successful candidate will conduct research examining the uptake, real-world effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of maternal and infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention products with a goal to reduce early life respiratory morbidity. The project will provide in-depth training in quantitative epidemiology using large administrative and electronic health records data, along with opportunities to build an independent research trajectory.
The successful applicant will have an ScD, PhD, or expect to gain such degree, have a formal qualification in epidemiology and/or biostatistics or other related discipline, and possess a familiarity with statistical software packages such as R, SAS, and/or STATA. S/he will have competence in standard medical statistics and have a record in publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in study design, the conduct of clinical or translational studies, and writing skills is essential. In addition, excellent verbal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team are imperative.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Pingsheng Wu. The research team also includes senior investigators, biostatisticians, data analysts, and project managers. Funding is secured for 4 years, and the position renews annually.
Vanderbilt University, located in Tennessee’s capital city of Nashville, is one of America’s premier private universities. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been ranked Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and was also ranked as one of the best institutions for postdoctoral fellows in a survey conducted by The Scientist. Nashville is a rapidly growing metropolitan city that offers an excellent quality of life.
Please send inquiries or submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and up to three reference letters to:
Pingsheng Wu, PhD, MS
Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Department of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2525 West End Ave Suite 1130
Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 343-3837
Email: pingsheng.wu@vumc.org
Postdoctoral Fellow
Interested in joining us? We are always open to applications from post-doctoral fellows with strong backgrounds in epidemiology or data science.
Applicants with backgrounds in genomics, systems biology, computational biology, statistics or causal inference are also welcome to apply. MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree is required.
The Center for Asthma Research (CAR) seeks applications for a postdoctoral position at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for a postdoctoral fellow with a focused interest in clinical epidemiology, translational science or systems biology with a relevant degree and experience to work in the areas of developmental origins of childhood asthma and allergic diseases.
Department: Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine
Full Description: The post-doctoral fellow will join a highly multidisciplinary research team led by Tina Hartert, MD, MPH. Dr. Hartert is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, the Director of the Center for Asthma Research (CAR), and serves as the Assistant Vice President for Translational Science at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. CAR consists of nearly 40 members across a wide range of disciplines and has established collaborations with investigative teams throughout the United States and worldwide. Dr. Hartert is the principal investigator of one of the largest number of cohorts assembled to study asthma and allergic disease development, the resources of which are available for postdoctoral fellow research projects. Postdoctoral fellowships are for three years, and most postdoctoral fellows are supported by our NIH T32.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant area (epidemiology, quantitative or systems biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, health services research, pediatrics, etc.). Strong communication, analytical skills and experience manipulating and analyzing large complex databases are desired, and experience with high-dimensional data (genetic, metabolomics, microbiome, or other ‘omics’) would be an asset. Having a proactive and flexible demeanor with an ability to effectively work in a team environment is important.
Application Details: Interested applicants should submit their CV and a brief statement of research interests and accomplishments by email to Tina Hartert, MD, MPH Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at tina.hartert@vumc.org
Vanderbilt University is one of America’s premier private universities and ranked Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and Nashville, Tennessee is among Business Week’s top 15 “America’s Best Cities.” Vanderbilt University support and infrastructure for postdoctoral fellows is unparalleled, and our postdoctoral fellows go on to have highly successful careers. Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are recognized annually as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” compiled by the U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Hartert has a long history of successful mentoring and has received numerous awards for her mentoring of postdoctoral fellows.
Contact: Tina Hartert, tina.hartert@vumc.org, 615-936-1010