Assistant/Associate in Research, 12 Month Salaried (Statistics)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Statistics at Florida State University in Tallahassee invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate in Research in Biostatistics. The successful candidate will join a growing biostatistics program and collaborate across biomedical, clinical, translational, and population health research.

Responsibilities include study design, analysis, grant preparation, dissemination of findings, and clear communication with collaborators from diverse

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or closely related field required by appointment.
• Strong training in statistical methodology, data analysis, and programming.
• Ability to collaborate across biomedical, clinical, translational, public health settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to explain statistics to non-statisticians.
• Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators across FSU Health and College of Medicine on study design, conduct, and interpretation of results.
• Provide statistical expertise in modern statistical and computational methods.
• Contribute to grant applications, research protocols, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Communicate statistical methods and findings effectively to diverse collaborators.
• Promote rigorous and reproducible research through statistical collaboration.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and scholarly mission.

Skills

Statistical methodology

Data analysis

Statistical programming

Education

Doctoral degree in Biostatistics or Statistics

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate in Research, 12 Month Salaried (Statistics)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63664

Department

Department of Statistics | College of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Statistics at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Assistant in Research or Associate in Research faculty position in Biostatistics. The successful candidate will join one of the nation’s oldest and most reputable statistics departments and contribute to an established, growing biostatistics research program through collaborative biomedical, clinical, translational, and population health research across a comprehensive research university.

• Collaborate with investigators from FSU Health, the College of Medicine, and other interdisciplinary research programs and centers across FSU on the study design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
• Provide statistical expertise in the application of appropriate modern statistical and computational methods.
• Contribute to preparing and participating in grant applications, research protocols, manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly products.
• Communicate statistical methods and findings effectively to collaborators from diverse scientific and clinical backgrounds.
• Promote rigorous and reproducible research through appropriate statistical research collaboration.
• Contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary research initiatives and broader scholarly and research mission.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field is required by the time of appointment.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong training in statistical methodology, data analysis, and proficiency in statistical programming software such as R, SAS, Python, or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated potential for effective collaboration in biomedical, clinical, translational, public health, or other interdisciplinary research settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical concepts to collaborators from other disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple collaborative research projects and work effectively both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with investigators from non-statistical disciplines.

Contact Info

For questions about our hiring process, please contact Pamela McGhee.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

This position requires that you submit a statement on research and have at least three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.