The Clinical Research Program (CRP) at Children's 
Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School seeks 
a PhD biostatistician at the level of Instructor, 
Assistant or Associate Professor with 
collaborative radiological research support from 
the Department of Radiology and other hospital 
research programs. The successful candidate will 
be expected to provide statistical support for 
all aspects of medical research. He or she will 
collaborate on research with translational, 
clinical and basic science investigators, 
contribute to grant applications, participate in 
teaching biostatistics to clinical faculty, and 
mentor fellows and junior faculty.   

The CRP currently supports several ongoing 
observational studies and clinical trials from 
various departments in the Hospital. Current 
research areas of emphasis in the Department of 
Radiology include the diagnosis and treatment of 
developmental disorders, assessment of early 
response to therapy in cancer trials, evaluation 
of seizure foci localization in pediatric 
epilepsy patients, assessment of bone fractures, 
study of child abuse injuries, assessment of 
imaging markers of lung disease, characterization 
of fetal and early neonatal brain development, 
and the development of algorithms for improved 
interpretation and evaluation of radiological 
images.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with a 
strong record of collaborative research, 
experience with research involving radiological 
images, demonstrated ability in the design and 
analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials 
and longitudinal studies, and excellent written 
and interpersonal skills. A PhD in biostatistics 
or statistics is required. Faculty appointments 
will be in the Department of Radiology at the 
Harvard Medical School. Rank will be commensurate 
with experience.  


APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Interested candidates should submit a cover 
letter describing their background and 
experience, curriculum vitae, and contact 
information for three references to-

Robin.Walker@childrens.harvard.edu