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BACKGROUND

The GW Medical Informatics Center is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate in Biomedical Informatics. The mission of GW Medical Informatics Center is to enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship through the research and development of data science and information technology. The center is engaged in federally as well industry funded research projects. This is a staff position providing the opportunity to work on big clinical data sets with an interdisciplinary team. It will prepare the postdoctoral fellow for an independent career in informatics research, development, and teaching. The successful candidate would be a highly motivated individual with a solid background in computational science, strong analytical skills, and fluent in at least one programming language.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in research study design
Develop analytical and/or software solutions for research questions
Prepare reports and manuscripts
Teaching responsibilities, if interested

REQUIREMENTS

Requires a PhD in the field or in a related area

PREFERENCES

PhD in biomedical informatics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field
2+ years data analysis or database experience
2+ years programming experience
Fluent in English
Results-driven, self-starter 
Must be able to learn new applications/programs/technologies quickly 
Skills in problem solving, attention to detail, and organization 
Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment 
Ability to maintain positive working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
Prior course work and/or experience in machine learning, natural language processing/information extraction, and database
2+ years java programming experience
Experience working in research settings, especially in biomedical research
Strong interest in clinical research and discovery

HOW TO APPLY

To apply click: http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/33675

POLICY

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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