Biostatistician

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's School of Nursing seeks a Biostatistician on the UT Main Campus to provide advanced statistical support for sponsored research and scholarly publications.

The role develops analytic plans, creates code in R, and communicates results clearly to faculty and students; a 40-hour work week, exempt status, immediate start, with funding-dependent renewal through Aug 31, 2027. Extends collaboration with nursing faculty on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Data Science
• At least 2 years of collaborative statistical experience in an academic setting
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship
• Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, SEM, longitudinal analyses, and clinical trial data analyses

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced inferential statistical modeling and data visualization work in direct support of sponsored research and scientific publication
• Independently designs and conducts analytic components of research projects with general supervision
• Creates original code in R for analyses
• Advises faculty and students on data analysis strategies
• Supervises data analysis projects to ensure validity, rigor and reproducibility
• Writes methods and results sections for manuscripts and data analysis plans for grants

Skills

R programming

Inferential statistics

Data visualization

Jamovi

JASP

SPSS

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science

Tools

R

SPSS

jamovi

JASP

PSPP

Job description

Job Title

Biostatistician

Hiring Department

School of Nursing

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.

This position is appointed annually, currently until August 31, 2027. Extension of this position is dependent upon renewal of funding, job performance, and department needs.

Purpose

This position provides professional statistical support to students and faculty in the School of Nursing. This position applies advanced statistical modeling, data visualization techniques, and other analytical skills to produce deliverables in response to routine and non-routine data requests. Engages in best practices for data-detailed activities, such as collecting, merging, cleaning, coding, validating, documenting, and updating datasets for analytical use. Investigates and applies new tools, algorithms, and processes for data mining and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced inferential statistical modeling and data visualization work in direct support of sponsored research and scientific publication
• Independently designs and conducts the analytic components of research projects, from statistical analysis planning through model development, results reporting, and manuscript support, applying established professional standards with only general supervision from a principal investigator, department head, or research director
• Creates original code in R as needed for conducting custom analyses
• Advises faculty and students regarding best practice data analysis strategies
• Supervises data analysis projects to ensure validity, rigor and reproducibility
• Consults with faculty and students regarding data cleaning and management
• Clearly explains data analysis steps and products to faculty and students
• Demonstrates data analysis in SPSS or similar GUI-based software to support faculty and student comprehension of data analysis steps
• Writes methods and results sections for scientific manuscripts
• Writes data analysis plan for grant applications
• Performs related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship
• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Data Science
• At least 2 years of collaborative statistical experience in an academic setting
• Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, structural equation modeling, longitudinal analyses, and clinical trial data analyses
• Expertise with open-source GUI-based statistical software (e.g., jamovi, JASP, PSPP)
• Expertise with R
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$77,000+ depending upon qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

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