Junior Statistician - Surgery

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,783 - 95,798; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a full-time Junior Statistician at the David Geffen School of Medicine. This role involves supporting healthcare research projects using statistical analysis and data science techniques.

As part of the Population-Health Research Core, you’ll develop visual tools, manage datasets, and collaborate on impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, 1-2 years of experience, and proficiency in statistical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Data Science or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of multivariate statistics and research design.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects with statistical analysis and insights.
• Collaborate to manage and refine datasets.
• Develop visual tools to communicate findings.

Skills

Basic and multivariate statistics

Statistical software (R, SAS, STATA)

Data visualization (tables, graphs, dashboards)

Research design

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Description

Drive Impactful Healthcare Research Through Data and Analytics

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Department of Surgery, is seeking a full-time Junior Statistician with a strong foundation in statistics and data science to join the Population-Health Research Core (PHRC) Biostatistical/Epidemiological Core. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects that shape the future of healthcare.

As a key member of our fast‑paced team, you'll support transformative projects that shape healthcare delivery and policy through advanced statistical analysis and data‑driven insights. You'll collaborate with faculty and staff to manage and refine complex datasets, design study databases, and apply statistical modeling techniques to uncover meaningful patterns and outcomes.

You'll play a central role in developing visual tools-tables, graphs, and dashboards-that communicate findings clearly and effectively. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong analytical skills, and is eager to learn and apply new statistical techniques.

Join us in driving data‑informed solutions to improve population health. Apply today and be part of a collaborative team at the forefront of healthcare research.

Full hourly salary range is $33.96 - $69.54. Please note the department's target hourly salary range is: $36.40 - $38.31.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Data Specification/Data Science/Computational or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in Statistics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics/Data Specification/Data Science.
• Knowledge of basic and multivariate statistics.
• Knowledge of research design.
• Competency in statistical software applications (e.g., R, SAS, STATA).
• Ability to conceptualize and construct tables and graphs.
• Working knowledge of statistical and/or medical terminology.
• Ability to summarize statistical analyses for collaborators.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Ability to utilize database management software to run queries and extract data.
• Ability to construct databases.
• Ability to produce visual tools and dashboards that highlight the essential information from a project or study.
• Knowledge of basic office software and applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Internet search engines, etc.).
• Ability to learn new statistical techniques and to adapt existing code to customize statistical analysis strategies.