Hybrid Biostatistician for Pediatric Research & Mentorship

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a Biostatistician to serve as a statistical partner within the Child Health Research Center. The role emphasizes consulting on study design, advanced analyses, data management, and mentoring researchers from design through publication.

Ideal candidates will lead analytic plans, collaborate with clinicians and researchers, and translate complex statistics into actionable insights while supporting grant activities and data capture in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong consultation skills with clear communication of statistics.
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets with advanced methods.
• Deep understanding of linear, logistic, mixed-effects, and longitudinal models.
• Experience with data collection protocols and datasets for analysis.
• Ability to mentor students and junior researchers in statistics.

Responsibilities

• Consult researchers on study design, analysis strategies, power, and randomization.
• Oversee study forms, instruments, and data collection protocols.
• Perform analyses in R/SAS and interpret results for publications.
• Develop data management processes for quality and reproducibility.
• Advise on REDCap projects and data capture tools.
• Support pre-award methodological work for grant applications.
• Translate statistics into actionable frameworks for teams.
• Lead statistical reporting and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Mentor researchers on questions, plans, and interpretation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Statistical consultation

Data analysis & management

Mentorship & leadership

Study design & power

Communication of results

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or related field

Tools

R

SAS

REDCap

Job description

Penn State University in University Park seeks a Biostatistician to serve as a statistical partner within the Child Health Research Center. The role emphasizes consulting on study design, advanced analyses, data management, and mentoring researchers from design through publication.

Ideal candidates will lead analytic plans, collaborate with clinicians and researchers, and translate complex statistics into actionable insights while supporting grant activities and data capture in a hybrid work