Biostatistician (Research Scientist, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave and life insurance

No state income tax

Fitness center access

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a doctoral-level Biostatistician (Research Scientist, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), non-tenure-track, to join the Translational Research Center. You will lead study design, statistical analysis, and research methodology while mentoring medical students, residents, and faculty investigators.

You will contribute to teaching within the biostatistics curriculum, collaborate with clinical faculty on research projects, and participate

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with relevant research in biostatistics
• Experience with clinical/translational or medical education research
• Ability to collaborate with clinicians and educators

Responsibilities

• Design research protocols and study designs for clinical and translational projects
• Provide statistical analyses and modeling for publications and grants
• Mentor medical students, residents, and junior faculty in research design and statistics
• Contribute to biostatistics curriculum development within the MD program
• Engage in scholarly activity and collaboration with the Translational Research Center

Skills

Biostatistics expertise

Study design

Statistical modeling

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Biostatistics or related field

Master’s with relevant medical school experience

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks a doctoral-level Biostatistician (Research Scientist, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), non-tenure-track to serve as a faculty member within the Translational Research Center. This position will play a critical role in advancing the institution’s clinical, translational, and medical education research mission by providing expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and research methodology, while contributing to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and faculty investigators. The successful candidate will integrate biostatistical rigor into clinical, translational, and medical education research initiatives, support student scholarship, and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the biostatistics curriculum within the MD program.

Teaching and Curriculum Development

Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of biostatistics instruction within the MD curriculum, including pre-clerkship and clerkship phases

Participate in the Evidence and Systems-Based Practice (ESP) or equivalent curriculum thread

Develop teaching materials, case-based learning modules, and applied statistical exercises

Support integration of biostatistics into clinically relevant learning activities and assessments

Evaluate student performance and a contribute to curriculum improvement efforts

Research Collaboration and Support

Provide biostatistical expertise for clinical, translational and medical education research projects across department

Collaborate with clinical faculty to: Design research protocols Develop statistical analysis plans Interpret findings for publication and presentation

Serve as a core resource for: Study design and methodology consultation Data analysis and statistical modeling Facilitate manuscript and grant preparation

Partner with the Translational Research Center and affiliated research infrastructure to support investigator-initiated and sponsored studies

Collaborate with faculty on educational research and participate in journal clubs to support faculty professional development

Mentorship and Scholarly Development

Mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in research design and statistical analysis

Develop a longitudinal experience in incorporating evidence-based medicine for medical students throughout the clerkships

Support student scholarly concentrations, research projects, and capstone experiences

Provide guidance on: Data analysis workflows Statistical interpretation Research dissemination (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)

Contribute to development of a sustainable research mentorship ecosystem

Independent and Collaborative Scholarship

Maintain an active program of scholarly activity in biostatistics, clinical research, or related areas

Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and external grant applications

Participate as a co-investigator or methodological expert on funded research projects

Present findings at regional and national scientific meetings

Institutional and Service Contributions

Participate in academic and administrative committees related to research and education

Contribute to development of institutional research infrastructure and strategy

Support compliance with IRB, regulatory, and research governance processes

Engage in collaborative initiatives with Renown Health and other partner organizations

Required Qualifications

• PhD, DrPH in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or closely related field OR Master’s trained with relevant experience working with a medical school.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods relevant to clinical, translational or medical education research.
• Experience in collaborative research environments supporting clinicians in developing research projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts to non-experts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching biostatistics or epidemiology to medical or health professions students.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, or equivalent).
• Track record of collaborative research.
• Experience mentoring trainees in academic medicine.
• Familiarity with clinical data environments (e.g., EHR-derived datasets, OMOP, or similar).

Compensation

Grade Research Scientist - I

Assistant Professor – II

Associate Professor - III

Full Professor - IV

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• No state income tax!

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.

Faculty Benefits

Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!

All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Employment Details

ExemptYes

Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions.
• We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
• We believe that diversity promotes excellence in education and research.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access Zeva Edmondson Director, Title IX Coordinator Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557 [phone] [e-mail] The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Title IX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room 206, m/s 158, Reno, Nevada 89557-0158, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

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