Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a doctoral-level biostatistician to fill an open-rank faculty position. The individual will have the opportunity to pursue independent research interests, use modern analytic and computational methods while collaborating with investigators studying the full spectrum of problems in cancer research, and become a leader throughout the institution and the oncology community in cancer research methods. The ideal applicant must have a strong commitment to statistical collaborations with medical or basic science investigators, excellent communication skills, and an interest in pursuing independent methodological research.

Successful candidates will join an existing group of 45 biostatisticians (19 faculty and 26 research staff), which include five ASA fellows, editors of leading journals, and presidents of international societies. The current interests of the faculty include methodology for the design and analysis of clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, genomics, latent variable modeling, diagnostic test evaluations, survival analysis, computer intensive methods, hierarchical modeling, and Bayesian techniques (http://www.mskcc.org/biostat).

The department offers exciting opportunities for growth and development at all levels. The position is located in the heart of Manhattan, a vibrant, multi-cultural city that is home to world-class restaurants, museums, and theater. MSKCC offers comprehensive benefits for individuals and family members. Applicants with any level of experience are invited to apply.

Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references to Samantha Vasquez at vasques2@mskcc.org.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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