• Postdoctoral Fellow - Biostatistics (Yuan Lab)

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has one postdoctoral position open for research in biostatistics methodology and clinical trial application. The main focus is research and publication. The primary focus will be to develop novel methods for adaptive Bayesian clinical trial designs, derive related statistical theory, produce software for implementation, and build statistical learning tools for large data sets. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Ying Yuan on challenging and important clinical and biological projects that involve complex statistical modeling, data analysis, and computation.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Learn statistical theory and application in cancer clinical trials; Obtain expertise in Bayesian adaptive designs, hierarchical models, and biomarker-based clinical trial design and analysis for precision medicine; Develop strong programming and computational skills; Gain interest in statistical methodology research; Acquire extensive experience in R, R-Shiny, and React.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must have a recent PhD in biostatistics or statistics from a reputed University/Institute or within 0-1 years of graduation. At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal stemming from PhD studies is required. A solid background in statistical theory, clinical trial applications, and Bayesian methods and computation are required. Some experience with machine learning is desirable.

     

    Please send your CV and information on three references directly to [email protected].

    ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

    The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the

     

    nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and

     

    through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

    POSITION INFORMATION

    MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 (https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf) . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility) , including medical, dental, paid time off (https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html) , retirement (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs) , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition08/31/2025