Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position: Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Cancer

Description

The Health Equity Data Lab (HEDL) at the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (LFIDS) seeks highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for a Resident Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of racial disparities and social determinants of health in cancer incidence and outcomes. This exciting interdisciplinary project lies at the convergence of network science and bioinformatics, and is led and managed by two PIs who are experts in their respective fields: Prof. Meenal Datta in the College of Engineering (cancer biology) and Prof. Margaret Traeger in the Mendoza College of Business (network science). This institute-supported project centers around collection and evaluation of social, health, and biological data to identify actionable paths forward to reduce cancer burden and improve survivorship in the nation’s most vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

Successful candidate must have the following qualifications: 

1. PhD or equivalent in Network Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Sociology, Biology, or a similar field.

2. Experience in robust data science techniques (e.g., with R, Python)

Additional qualifications: 

1. Candidates with expertise in social determinants of health and/or racial disparities in human health and disease will be viewed favorably.

2. Experience in machine learning and/or multi-modal data integration is desirable.

3. Women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a brief description of their research interests, a curriculum vitae, anticipated start dates, and the names of at least three references via Intefolio Dossier.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.  Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position.  Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.  The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.