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- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 5523
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: K
- Requisition ID: 101394
- Work Arrangement : Remote Eligible
Senior Biostatistician - Stanford, United States - InsideHigherEd
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Senior Biostatistician School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States Information Analytics Nov 13, 2023 Post Date 101394 Requisition #The mission of the Quantitative Sciences Unit (QSU) is to facilitate cutting-edge scientific studies initiated by Stanford investigators by providing expertise in biostatistics and informatics, to mentor and educate clinical investigators in research methods, and to mentor data scientists so that they can reach their full potential. The QSU achieves its mission through an interdisciplinary collaborative approach where QSU members become fully integrated into individual research teams.The QSU is recruiting for a Senior Biostatistician (Biostatistician 3) to independently design studies, analyze data, and disseminate findings. Independently work with investigators on proposal or grant development. Take the statistical lead on studies. Oversee biostatisticians in the lower levels on data cleaning and creation of analytic files. Lead statistical projects related to collaborations on topics including statistical software, and evaluation of methods.Duties include:- Oversee lower-level staff on quality control.Oversee lower-level staff on creation of analytic files.Identify appropriate statistical tools for analysis.Implement data analysis through statistical programming.Consult with investigators and others on appropriate statistical approaches to data analyses; assist in study design.Develop oral and written dissemination of findings for conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.Mentor clinical investigators on relevant research methods.Implement studies to address statistical issue arising from collaborations.
- Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and five years of experience or Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics or related field.
- Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator).
- Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
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