BIOSTATISTICIAN 3

University of Miami; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth's Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time Biostatistician 3 in Miami, FL to provide advanced statistical support, collaborate with PIs, and supervise junior statisticians on large projects.

You will lead study design, sample size estimation, and development of research databases for genetic epidemiology, while serving as statistical lead on funded grants and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• PhD in Biostatistics or closely related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, 5 of postdoctoral experience in biostatistical consultation or collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with PIs on written plans for statistical analysis and sample size estimation.
• Designs and develops research-study databases during planning stages of genetic epidemiology studies.
• Supervises junior biostatisticians and mentors staff on statistical projects.
• Conducts data management and analysis on PC and Linux platforms with various statistical software.
• Writes abstracts, manuscripts, and presents at scientific meetings.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Biostatistics

Study design

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

AI/ML methods

Leadership

Education

Masters in Biostatistics or related field

PhD in Biostatistics or related field preferred

Tools

R

SAS

Linux

SQL

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth's Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Biostatistician 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Biostatistician 3 provides advanced statistical support and implements new strategies and analysis options with project PIs. Further, the Biostatistician 3 serves as liaison between the more junior Biostatistician members of the department and the research community. The Biostatistician 3 supervises large projects, collaborates with Principal Investigators on the written plans for statistical analysis, estimates sample size and statistical power, and assists with design and development of research‑study databases during the planning stages of genetic epidemiology studies.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Collaborates with Principal Investigators on the written plans for statistical analysis, estimation of sample size and statistical power.
2. Helps with design and development of research‑study databases during the planning stages of genetic epidemiology studies.
3. Supervises junior Biostatisticians on research projects, develops training materials, and helps in the hands‑on training of newly hired Biostatisticians.
4. Conducts data management and analysis on both PC and Linux platforms, including programs for human pedigree analysis, basic statistical software, and query‑based extraction of data, both clinical and laboratory, from a large relational database.
5. Contributes to all aspects of data analysis including the writing of abstracts and manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publication and posters and talks for presentation at scientific meetings.
6. Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Collaborate with principal investigators and interdisciplinary teams on the design, execution, and analysis of research studies. Perform advanced statistical analyses, including multivariable modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, and machine‑learning and AI methods (e.g., neural networks, SVM). Provide expert consultation on study design, sample‑size calculations, power analyses, and statistical methodologies. Serve as the statistical lead on grant applications and funded projects; assist in the development of study protocols and methodological sections for IRB and funding agencies. Mentor junior statisticians, faculty, trainees, and research staff. Participate in abstract, manuscript, and presentation development; serve as co‑author as appropriate. Supervise up to two Master’s‑level statisticians and guide junior data analysts or postdocs in statistical work. Maintain and enhance quality assurance in data analysis and reporting in accordance with institutional, federal, and regulatory standards. Stay current with emerging statistical techniques.

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements may be available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• PhD in Biostatistics or closely related field (e.g., Epidemiology, Applied Statistics) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, 5 of postdoctoral experience in biostatistical consultation or collaborative research in clinical, health services, or translational science.
• Statistical analyses, including multivariable modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, and machine‑learning and AI methods (e.g., neural networks, SVM) certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth‑University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university‑based health system, provides leading‑edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Will report to the Director of the Child Health Services Research Institute and Chair of Pediatrics.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.

Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.