Post Doctoral Fellow - Researcher in Causal Inference

Post Doctoral Fellow - Researcher in Causal Inference

We invite applications for the Post Doctoral Fellow – Researcher in Causal Inference role at Emory University.

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Rollins School of Public Health provides a supportive environment for postdoctoral scholars, offering access to mentoring, career development programming, and resources for professional growth. The postdoctoral researcher will have flexibility to develop their own research directions while benefiting from collaboration, computational support, and opportunities to participate in departmental seminars, working groups, and interdisciplinary research activities.

This position is well suited for individuals preparing for academic careers in statistics, biostatistics, machine learning, or related fields. The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Dr. Razieh Nabi. For inquiries, please contact razieh.nabi.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to both methodological and applied research in causal inference. The successful candidate will work on statistical and machine learning approaches for understanding causal relationships in complex data, with opportunities to pursue independent research as well as collaborative projects within the group.

The position emphasizes methodological innovation in modern causal inference, while also engaging with applications in areas such as infectious diseases, environmental health, and public health that help motivate and shape the research.

Potential topics include causal effect estimation, mediation analysis, longitudinal or observational data structures, policy learning, and methods for informative censoring and missing data. Methodological work may draw on tools from non-parametric and semiparametric inference, machine learning, graphical models, and related areas. The researcher will have flexibility to develop a research agenda that aligns with their interests and expertise.

Responsibilities include conducting original research, preparing manuscripts for publication, presenting findings at conferences or seminars, participating in collaborative activities within the research group or with external partners, mentoring students, and engaging in broader scholarly activities that support professional development.

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong background in causal inference, statistical methodology, or machine learning.
• Experience with non-parametric or semiparametric inference, graphical models, or high dimensional methods.
• Familiarity with handling missing data, censoring, or longitudinal/observational data.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Strong programming skills, experience with reproducible research.
• Strong communication skills and a record of (or potential for) peer‑reviewed publications.

NOTE:

Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the…