Biostatistician

University of South Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biostatistics Core in the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida seeks an entry-level Biostatistician to support statistical analysis and study design across biomedical and public health projects. This time-limited 1-year contract offers hands-on collaboration with investigators and opportunities to contribute to grant applications.

You will design studies, perform analyses in R/SAS/Stata, coordinate data management, and help prepare tables and figures for manuscripts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with minimum experience as stated.
• Experience with statistical analyses for biomedical datasets.
• Ability to design studies, including power calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of research studies, including sample size and power calculations
• Perform statistical analyses on clinical, epidemiological, and biomedical datasets
• Clean, manage, and validate research data using statistical software
• Prepare tables, figures, and summaries for manuscripts, reports, and grants
• Collaborate with investigators and core staff to understand study objectives
• Support development of SAPs and data analysis sections of IRB protocols
• Serve as data coordinator for large clinical/research trials, overseeing data collection workflows
• Maintain documentation of analytic methods and code for reproducibility
• Participate in Core meetings and professional development

Skills

Statistical analysis

Study design

Data management

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Python

Job description

Organizational Unit

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Position Summary

The Biostatistics Core in the College of Nursing of University of South Florida is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Biostatistician to support statistical analysis and study design for research projects across biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and public health disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience collaborating with investigators, contributing to grant applications, and applying statistical methods to real-world research questions.

This is a time-limited position, 1 year contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of research studies, including sample size and power calculations
• Perform statistical analyses on clinical, epidemiological, and biomedical datasets
• Clean, manage, and validate research data using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, or Stata)
• Prepare tables, figures, and written summaries of statistical results for manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals
• Collaborate with investigators, research coordinators, and other Core staff to understand study objectives and data needs
• Support the development of statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and data analysis sections of IRB protocols
• Serve as data coordinator for large clinical/research trials, overseeing data collection workflows, database structure, and data quality across study sites
• Maintain clear documentation of analytic methods and code for reproducibility
• Participate in Core meetings and ongoing professional development activities

Minimums

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of two years of professional experience; or a master's degree in one of the same fields.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;

• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;

• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred

• Coursework or experience in biomedical, clinical, or public health research
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Familiarity with clinical trial design and survival analysis
• Experience with longitudinal data and repeated measures analysis
• Prior internship, practicum, or research assistantship experience, including data coordination for multi-site studies
• Strong programming skills in at least one statistical or data science software (e.g., R, SAS, or Python)
• Strong foundation in statistical methods (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing, ANOVA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.