Post Doctoral Scholar, Biostatistics

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Conduct research relevant to the R01 “Phylogenetics, causal inference, and model diagnostics for longitudinal studies of infectious disease transmission and control” under PI Kenah .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,900 - $69,180 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing survival-analysis models for infectious disease transmission, alongside strong capabilities in data analysis, manuscript preparation, and effective presentation of research findings. Proficient in mentoring and training within a research environment while adhering to responsible conduct of research principles.

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Doctoral Degree In StatisticsMethodological Research In Infectious Disease EpidemiologySurvival-Analysis Models DevelopmentImplementation In RData Analysis And Presentation

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Hard Skills

Survival-Analysis ModelsTheoretical DerivationsSimulation StudiesCausal InferenceModel DiagnosticsEstimation Of Secondary Attack RisksEstimation Of Reproduction NumbersPopulation-Level Infection TrackingGrant WritingManuscript Preparation

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

TranStat R PackageOpen-Source Software

Industry Keywords

Infectious Disease TransmissionEpidemiologyResearch Conduct Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research relevant to the R01 “Phylogenetics, causal inference, and model diagnostics for longitudinal studies of infectious disease transmission and control” under PI Kenah
Develop methods for adapting and fitting survival-analysis models to infectious disease transmission data and other outbreak and epidemic data
Work with household- or population-level data, including genetic sequences
Apply causal inference, model diagnostics, estimation of secondary attack risks or infectiousness profiles, estimation of reproduction numbers, and population-level infection tracking
Devote approximately 80% of time to theoretical derivations, simulation studies, open-source software implementation, manuscript preparation, and presentations
Analyze, interpret, and present data
Disseminate results through papers and presentations
Implement methods for inclusion in the TranStat R package or other open-source software
Devote approximately 20% of time to training and mentorship
Gain grant-writing experience
Learn principles of responsible conduct of research
Informally mentor a Graduate Research Associate under the supervision of the PI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field
Successful completion of a background check for final candidates
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process
Ability to conduct methodological research in infectious disease epidemiology
Ability to develop practical and computationally efficient survival-analysis models for infectious disease transmission data
Ability to conduct theoretical derivations and simulation studies
Ability to implement methods in R or other open-source software
Ability to prepare manuscripts and give presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and mentorship, including grant writing experience
Informal mentorship opportunity for a Graduate Research Associate
Possibility of renewal based on continued availability of funding and performance
First shift schedule
Equal opportunity employment, including veterans and disability