Post doctoral researcher in biostatistics : Development of causal inference methods for survival data with a cure fraction

About this position

Work environment :

The Desbrest Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health (Institut Desbrest d’Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique – IDESP) is a joint French research unit between the University of Montpellier and Inserm aiming to understand the development of chronic diseases that affect more than 30% of the French population and represent 80% of healthcare expenditures. It consists of 83 members, among which 29 are qualified to supervise research. It hosts researchers from Inserm, Inria, the University of Montpellier, Montpellier and Nîmes University hospitals, Montpellier Cancer Institute and the university department of general practice of Montpellier.

One of its research areas is statistical and mathematical modelling of patient trajectories.

Main mission :

As postdoctoral researcher, you will develop causal inference methods for survival data with a cure fraction, focusing on two causal estimands:

• The treatment effect on cure probability; and

• The treatment effect on survival.

The main objective will be to develop estimation methods based on propensity scores for observational data.

The project will also involve the development of an R package and collaborations with the Montpellier University Hospital.

Activities :

Literature review, methodological research, statistical programming in R, data analysis, and scientific paper writing.

The gross monthly salary is €2,760

Contract duration: 12 months

Contract date from

01/11/2026 to 31/12/2027