Statistician - CTML

Insight Global (United States); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Oakland is seeking a biostatistics-focused researcher to support public-health research on HIV, TB, and non-communicable diseases.

You will build analytic datasets, execute analyses in R, contribute to statistical analysis plans, and produce tables, figures and publication materials.

The role emphasizes reproducible workflows, collaboration with investigators and multi-site teams, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• PhD in a related area preferred.
• HIV or infectious-disease research experience.
• Public-health/clinical research environment experience.
• Advanced causal inference experience.
• Experience producing analyses for manuscripts/publications.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Build analytic datasets and execute statistical analyses in R.
• Contribute to statistical analysis plans and validate data.
• Produce tables, figures, reports and publication materials.
• Collaborate with investigators, statisticians, data managers and study sites.
• Explain statistical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

R programming

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Study design

Causal inference

TMLE/IPW

Randomized trials

Observational studies

Reproducible workflows

Data validation

Manuscripts support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD preferred

HIV/infectious-disease research

Public-health research

Git/version control

Job description

Job Description

This person will support public-health research involving infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis, as well as non-communicable diseases. The work includes randomized trials and observational studies. They will build analytic datasets, execute statistical analyses in R, contribute to statistical analysis plans, validate data, and produce tables, figures, reports, and publication materials.

The largest portion of the job, 40%, is statistical analysis. Another 25% focuses on study design/data collection and 20% on analysis plans and analytic documentation.

Skills and Requirements

Strong R experience

Must be able to independently conduct statistical analyses in RReproducible, well-documented code/workflows are important

Biostatistics / epidemiology background

Experience with randomized controlled trials and/or observational epidemiologic studiesShould understand study design, outcomes, covariates, and interpretation

Causal inference experience

Experience with at least some of: TMLE, propensity scores, inverse probability weightingNeeds to understand how these methods are applied and interpreted

Hands-on statistical analysis

Descriptive analysesPrimary/secondary outcome analysesSensitivity analysesSimulation analyses

Research communication

Comfortable working with investigators, statisticians, data managers, research staff, and collaborating study sitesAble to explain statistical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training is requiredPhD in a related area or equivalent experience/training is preferredHIV or infectious-disease researchCommunity-based research experiencePublic-health/clinical research environmentAdvanced causal inference experienceGit/version control and highly reproducible workflowsExperience producing analyses for manuscripts/publicationsExperience collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].