Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biostatistics

St. Jude
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Location
Memphis, TN
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
September 9, 2026
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Job Description

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Biostatistics

As a fellow you will join our faculty in the Department of Biostatistics and work closely with a biostatistics faculty collaborating with the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program (CCSP). You will develop innovative biostatistical methods for childhood cancer survivorship research and collaborate with CCSP investigators. Biostatistics methods will include complex survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, machine learning, and causal inference. You will benefit from access to unique datasets and expertise from two of the world’s largest pediatric survivorship studies, St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study (SJLIFE) and the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS), a top-ranked scientific environment, and superb benefits, mentoring, and professional development.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field. Applicants must have experience in applied or method research in survival analysis, a strong computational background and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Posting Description

St. Jude is seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral fellowship in biostatistics methods and applications involving pediatric cancer and catastrophic diseases.

A position is available in survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference and predictive modeling using machine learning methods. St. Jude leads two of the world’s largest pediatric survivorship research studies, St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study (SJLIFE) and the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS), and the largest pediatric cancer genome database, St. Jude Cloud.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the job located, and is it remote or on-site?
The position is located at St. Jude in Memphis, TN. The job posting does not specify a remote or hybrid work-mode policy, indicating it is an on-site role.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
You will develop innovative biostatistical methods for childhood cancer survivorship research and collaborate with CCSP investigators. Methods will include complex survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, machine learning, and causal inference. You will also work closely with a biostatistics faculty member.
What qualifications and experience are required?
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field. You must have experience in applied or method research in survival analysis, a strong computational background, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What benefits and professional development opportunities are offered?
Fellows will receive superb benefits, mentoring, and professional development. You will also benefit from a top-ranked scientific environment and access to unique datasets from the SJLIFE and CCSS survivorship studies, as well as the St. Jude Cloud.
Who will I be working with and reporting to?
You will join the faculty in the Department of Biostatistics, working closely with a biostatistics faculty collaborator and collaborating with Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program (CCSP) investigators.

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