stillingsbetegnelse: STAR researcher in biostatistics

jobbeskrivelse:
If you are a skilled researcher in biostatics, and have good teaching skills you could be our new colleague in the department of Translational Pathophysiology at Steno Diabetes Center. We currently have a vacant position for one year starting 1 May or as soon as possible thereafter. The job Novo Nordisk Foundation has in a number of years funded STAR, one of Steno Diabetes Center's development programs. The aim of the this program is through learning and communication to diffuse knowledge hence some travel must be expected. The education programs target low and middle income counties and comprises development and execution of 10 yearly programs targeting developing countries in collaboration with other researchers and clinicians at Steno Diabetes Center. The applicant will be part of this program. In Translational Pathophysiology Department we translate knowledge of pathophysiology into effective diabetes prevention, diagnostic and treatment strategies. The specific goals of the department are to identify genetic and metabolic markers, which can predict development of diabetes and its progression. Furthermore, we aim to develop novel diagnostic tools for different stages of diabetic complications. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic scientist with statistical background to work on modelling of biomarkers and large-scale genomic analyses to predict risk or protection from development of diabetic complications. The applicant must demonstrate strong abilities to work independently while capable of liaising on a regular basis with researchers in other disciplines, accurately judge priorities and should pay attention to the details. Qualifications The applicant must have a PhD degree in statistics or biostatistics (epidemiology, medical statistics, genetic statistics), experience in regression methods, strong programming skills (Unix environment, R or SAS or other programming language) and experience in working with large datasets. You must have strong methodology background, be a good communicator and have an interest in teaching. Knowledge for time-to-event outcomes and survival models is advantageous. On the personal level, you are flexible, and you thrive in a dynamic environment. You enjoy working independently and are good at troubleshooting. We expect you to have an interest in improving existing methods and implementing new techniques in terms of securing quality. Contact For further information, please contact Cathrine Laustrup Møller + 45 3075 0557, Valeriya Lyssenko +45 3075 9752 or Ulla Bjerre-Christensen +45 3075 6264. Deadline 13 April 2015. Steno Diabetes Center is a world leading institution within diabetes care and prevention. Steno Steno is owned by Novo Nordisk A/S and is not for profit organisation working in partnership with the Danish healthcare system. Steno treats around 5600 people with diabetes.

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Novo Nordisk A/S

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 44448888

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 44442314

Job kort beskrivelse:
Arbejde med matematiske, aktuariske og statistiske metoder og teorier

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

Kontrakt varighed: Fast

Kontrakttype: Fuldtid

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark