Postdoctoral Associate in Biostatistics

Duke University

Requisition Number: 264408
Location: Durham, NC, 27710, US
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)
Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time
Personnel Area: Medical Center
Date Posted: December 11, 2025

School Overview

The Duke University School of Medicine, established in 1930, is one of the nation’s top medical schools. Ranked sixth nationally, the School prides itself on an inclusive community of learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate translation of scientific discoveries into improved human health globally.

The School of Medicine, together with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System, and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC), comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. Duke Health encompasses:

  • Duke University Hospital

  • Duke Regional Hospital

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital

  • Duke Primary Care

  • Duke Home and Hospice

  • Duke Health and Wellness

  • Multiple affiliations

Position Summary

The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (B&B) engages in methodological and collaborative research, providing international and regional leadership in:

  • Biostatistics

  • Genomics

  • Biomedical informatics

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Health data science

The department is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to join Dr. Wenpin Hou’s research team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement novel computational and statistical methods including:

    • Deep learning and transformers

    • Spatiotemporal data modeling

    • Functional data analysis

    • Bayesian models

    • Network modeling

  • Analyze complex datasets in genomics and data science, including:

    • Single-cell genomics

    • Epigenomics

    • Multiomics

    • Spatial transcriptomics and multiomics

  • Integrate and analyze multimodal data sources (imaging, multiomics, and other real-world data) to address challenges in omics and health research.

  • Contribute to publications in high-impact journals and conferences.

  • Advise graduate and undergraduate students within Dr. Wenpin Hou’s research group.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology and Medicine

Appointment Details

  • Full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of renewal

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to:

  • Age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity

  • Genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy)

  • Sexual orientation or military status

Duke fosters a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging, where all members feel secure and welcome, and all voices are heard.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs may include essential physical and/or mental abilities. Provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Location

  • Nearest Major Market: Durham, NC

  • Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh, NC

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