Statistician I

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Statistician I to perform expert statistical analyses on neural data in Omar Gharbawie's Neurobiology lab. The role involves designing tools, analyzing datasets, and supporting manuscript and grant proposals.

Strong coding ability and neural data experience are preferred; salary determined by qualifications. The position is full-time and on-campus, with regular meetings with the PI and lab team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong coding skills with MATLAB or Python; neural data experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze neural imaging and neurophysiological data using MATLAB or Python.
• Annotate scripts and publish them publicly.
• Create publication-quality figures of results.
• Read papers to model analyses on published work.
• Meet with PI 2-3 times weekly to discuss results and next steps.
• Organize data files on the lab server.

Skills

Strong coding skills

Experience with neural data

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Statistician I

Med-Neurobiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005003)

Job Summary

Performs expert statistical analysis and summary reports on research data/sets using advanced techniques and analyzes data using statistical or mathematical software. Designs statistical tools and algorithms and utilizes descriptive and quantitative statistical techniques. Provides statistical support, creates analytic data files, advises on database design, and ensures compliance with University and federal regulations. Assists with crafting statistical portions of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Functions

We are seeking an energetic, hardworking, individual, to fill a Research Statistician position in the laboratory of Omar Gharbawie (Department of Neurobiology at University of Pittsburgh). The lab conducts research on non-human primates to understand how the brain controls movement. The successful candidate will have broad responsibilities including:

• Analyze neural imaging and neurophysiological data using custom scripts (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Annotate computer scripts and make them publicly available
• Generate publication quality figures of the results
• Read scientific papers to model analyses on published work
• Meet with the PI (2-3 times/week) to discuss results and next steps
• Meet with other lab members (1-2 times/month) to discuss analyses
• Collate and organize data files on the lab server

Strong coding skills are necessary. Experience with neural data is strongly preferred. Salary will be determined based on qualifications.

Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Statistician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Statistics & Analytics

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., might work evenings or weekends

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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