
Post Doctoral Associate
Boston, MAFull-time$83–128K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Boston University’s School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, seeks a postdoctoral associate for a two-year, renewable position in statistical genetics and genomics. The associate will develop and implement statistical and machine learning approaches for genetics and genomics data, with opportunities to participate in collaborative and applied methodological research. Applicants with big-data experience, especially in genetics and genomics, are of particular interest; related research experience may also be considered.
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Post Doctoral Associate, School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics Job Description Post Doctoral Associate, School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Postdoctoral Job Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States Tracking Code 26599938221023 Posted Date 10/23/2026 Minimum Salary $82,500.00 Maximum Salary $127,500.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Position Information. Two-year, renewable post-doctoral position to work in the areas of statistical genetics and genomics. This position will allow for the development and implementation of innovative statistical and machine learning approaches for analysis of genetics and genomics data. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience with methods and analysis of big data, especially genetics and genomics datasets. However, we will consider qualified applicants with experience in other related research areas. Required Skills The successful applicant is expected to participate actively both in collaborative research projects and applied methodological research. The position also has potential for teaching opportunities for interested applicants. Successful applicants are highly motivated, dependable, and have excellent communication and writing skills. Strong programming skills are required in R and/or SAS. Additional background with high-level programming languages such as Python, and experience with Linux cluster computing environment is strongly preferred. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or closely related quantitative fields with strong computing skills. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Application Instructions Interested applicants should send the following materials to Dr. Ching-Ti Liu ([email protected]) with the subject line "Application for Postdoctoral Associate Position: [Your Name]": a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing research experience, career goals, and how your research interests and long-term professional objectives align with this position, and contact information for three references. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: $82,500.00-$127,500.00 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9919300 je-b189bcf4e7884a559ddf23550aa8254c
How this job compares
Set against the 804 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$83–128K/yr
- Massachusetts median$68–80K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$69–80K/yr391 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $105K, is 42% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($74K) — in the top quarter of Postdoctoral Researcher salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 110 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Massachusetts and 804 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Harvard University62 open
- Mass General Brigham17 open
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute13 open
- Experience
- Postdoctoral Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 3 years (55 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 670 of the 804 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs (83%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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