Biostatistics Lead: Health Data Analytics (Onsite)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Biostatistician to lead and support advanced statistical analyses of trial and large health datasets (Medicare/Medicaid, EMR, and other sources). The role emphasizes methodological rigor, data quality, and collaboration with research teams.

The ideal candidate will design analyses, develop models (Bayesian hierarchical, regression, survival, longitudinal), ensure scientific validity, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals;

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience OR Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous statistical analyses of trial-related and large administrative datasets (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) and EMR data to address research questions in health outcomes, policy, and clinical and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models, including Bayesian hierarchical models, regression, survival analysis, and longitudinal data analyses techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, epidemiologists, and data scientists to design studies and interpret findings.
• Manage data cleaning, integration, and quality assurance processes for complex datasets.
• Ensures the accuracy and reliability of statistical analyses and data by implementing rigorous quality control measures by providing periodic summary statistics and data visualizations.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contribute to grant proposals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy regulations, and institutional policies.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Bayesian modeling

Regression analysis

Survival analysis

Longitudinal analysis

Data cleaning

Data visualization

Health services research

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Biostatistician to lead and support advanced statistical analyses of trial and large health datasets (Medicare/Medicaid, EMR, and other sources). The role emphasizes methodological rigor, data quality, and collaboration with research teams.

The ideal candidate will design analyses, develop models (Bayesian hierarchical, regression, survival, longitudinal), ensure scientific validity, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals;