Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Employer: University of Pennsylvania
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Location:
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Open Date:
May 13, 2026
Description:

The Ky lab is a National Institutes of Health-, American Heart Association-, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute-funded internationally recognized program that focuses on advancing the cardiovascular health of patients living with and beyond cancer through clinical science. The Ky Lab has a postdoctoral position in the field of cardiovascular and cancer clinical epidemiology and data science. This position for a clinical researcher involves the use of large datasets comprised of biomarker, echocardiography, genomic, clinical, social determinants of health and other "-omic" data to understand individual patient risk. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D. with strong experience in epidemiology, data science, and computational and data analysis. The ideal candidate must also have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to effectively design an epidemiologic study and develop and execute an analytic plan with close mentorship. Competitive compensation for appropriate expertise. The Ky lab values the mentor-mentee relationship and is highly invested in the academic and professional development of lab members. This is a two-year position with the opportunity to renew for multiple years.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or MD with a strong background in epidemiology, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, risk prediction, and manipulation of large datasets. Expertise in biomarkers, genomics, and imaging is also a strength. A demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary and diverse team is important.

The University of Pennsylvania is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce and, in most cases, is able to sponsor visas for qualified applicants. Visa sponsorship for this position is contingent upon eligibility as determined by the specific funding source and applicable regulations.
Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, CV including a list of your publications, and the names/addresses of 3 references through this Interfolio application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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