Senior Biostatistician — Lead Clinical Research Analyses (Hybrid)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; Full time

Job description

The Department of Public Health Sciences is currently seeking a Biostatistician/ Senior Biostatistician. Level will be determined by qualifications. The incumbent collaborates with research faculty members in the Division of Biostatistics, as well as other investigators in the School of Medicine, on multiple clinical and biomedical research projects. The Biostatistician designs and performs reproducible statistical analyses, writes technical reports and interprets study results. The incumbent collaborates and supports research projects, providing status reports, and research publication and grant proposal support.

Senior Biostatisticians collaborate with biomedical researchers in designing and implementing research projects and publishing results. They write statistical design, methods, and analysis for research proposals. They collaborate with biomedical investigators to develop objectives and design sampling, randomization, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives. They assume lead roles in research projects by serving on committees, supervising project personnel, coordinating quality control efforts, and serving on writing teams. Senior biostatisticians may supervise junior professionals and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Write statistical computer programs
• Review computer output for consistency and quality
• Analyze data and prepare tables for interim and final reports
• Design tables and statistical procedures for specific research studies
• Write results sections of reports and publications
• Develop statistical designs and planned analyses for research grant proposals
• Develop and implement new innovative procedures in the areas of data collection, quality control, presentation of results, and statistical analyses
• Lead biostatistical collaborations with clinical research teams
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications for Biostatistician:

Education: Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field by appointment start date

Experience: Three years of related experience is preferred, including professional biostatistical collaborative experiences

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Biostatistician:

Education: Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field by appointment start date

Experience: Five years of related experience, including professional biostatistical collaborative experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in R, SAS/Stata, and REDCap
• Experience with Snowflake, OMOP, Claims data, Python, LaTeX and/or Markdown

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site for the first 6 months, after which the position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.