Biostatistician/Modeler (Epidemiology)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,800 - 97,600; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is hiring a Biostatistician/Modeler to develop statistical tools for infectious disease dynamics, focusing on data analysis from health records and various datasets. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Biostatistics or a related quantitative field and should be proficient in SAS and R. Responsibilities include analyzing longitudinal data, developing infectious disease transmission models, and contributing to scientific publications and presentations. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $55,800 - $97,600 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biostatistics or related quantitative field.
• Experience in advanced biostatistical and mathematical methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale, longitudinal data from health records and databases.
• Develop statistical tools to inform public health policies.
• Collaborate with data managers to resolve potential issues.

Skills

Biostatistical Analysis

Data Management and Analysis

Data Validation and Quality Assurance

Data Visualization

Regulatory Compliance

Reproducible Research Practices

Scientific Communication

Statistical Methods

Statistical Programming

Education

Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

We are seeking a Biostatistician/Modeler who can develop statistical tools to analyze infectious disease dynamics. This project will focus on the use of various data sets (human behavior, genomics, serological status, and epidemiological information) to predict the spatial and temporal dynamics of vector-borne (malaria, dengue) and vaccine-preventable (SARS‑CoV‑2, measles, rubella) diseases. The position will require the development, evaluation, and investigation of statistical frameworks to understand disease transmission and ultimately inform public health policy.

The Biostatistician will analyze large‑scale, longitudinal data. Analyzed data is abstracted and extracted from electronic health records, laboratory and pharmacy databases, and patient‑reported outcomes surveys.

The Biostatistician will provide expertise on statistical design, data management (including data quality control), and data analyses to answer research questions using observational and longitudinal data. The Biostatistician will participate as a coauthor on manuscripts and presentations reporting study results.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Use and expand existing SAS and R programs to clean and organize incoming JHHCC and CNICS data.
• Identify potential problems with study data and collaborate with data managers to resolve issues.
• Read concept sheets and draft statistical analysis plans specific to research objectives.
• Generate analytic data sets, codebooks, and other documentation.
• Analyze individual‑level data to answer scientific questions of interest.
• Prepare data tables and figures for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to technical/scientific writing and review drafts of concept sheets, reports, posters, and manuscripts, particularly descriptions of statistical methods and interpretation of results.
• Document decision making during conduct of studies and archive code for purposes of reproducibility of research findings.
• Navigate shared files and contribute to shared files to create a transparent research workspace.
• Assist with writing approach section of research proposals.
• Attend meetings and provide status updates on data processing and research projects.
• Use professional judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Developing infectious disease transmission models in R, big data’ management, and model fitting.
• Writing scientific manuscripts, public health reports, and scientific presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on spatial transmission models.
• Knowledge of infectious disease epidemiology.
• Experience working on the epidemiology of vaccine‑preventable diseases.
• Experience in advanced biostatistical and mathematical methods and experience developing and using statistical models, particularly those related to vaccine‑preventable, vector‑borne diseases and/or general infectious disease epidemiology.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Biostatistical Analysis - Developing
• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Data Validation and Quality Assurance - Developing
• Data Visualization - Developing
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing
• Reproducible Research Practices - Developing
• Scientific Communication - Developing
• Statistical Methods - Developing
• Statistical Programming - Developing

Classified Title: Biostatistician
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Biostatistician/Modeler (Epidemiology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health