I hate to advertise the competition, but this looks like it could be interesting:

Postdoctoral Position in Methodology
Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
Unit: The Quantitative Methodology Program

Date Announced: 01/15/2008

Qualified individuals will have a Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics with a demonstrated interest in the social, behavioral or health sciences, or a Ph.D. in the social, behavioral or health sciences with very strong methodological skills and interests. Postdoctoral researchers will collaborate with Dr. Susan Murphy as part of a large NIH-funded project focused on the advancement and dissemination of statistical methodology involving individually tailored treatments (known as dynamic treatment regimes or adaptive treatment strategies) related to research on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. This project also involves collaboration with researchers at the Methodology Center at Pennsylvania State University and clinical scientists at a variety of Universities and research centers.

Successful applicants will have exceptional resources to facilitate their research, including access to administrative and software support staff, any required hardware and software, and travel funding for at least one scientific conference annually. Experience with statistical programming and computer simulations is desirable. The position is for one year, with excellent possibility of re-funding for at least one additional year. The salary and benefits associated with this position are competitive.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Send a letter of application indicating research interests, career goals, and experience, a curriculum vita, and three letters of professional reference to: Susan Murphy, Quantitative Methodology Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. For more information, contact Rhonda Moats ([email protected]). The University of Michigan is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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