Statistician I/II – Population Science & Outcomes Research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Statistician I or II to collaborate with medical researchers and statisticians within the Division of Population Science 0Center for Outcomes and Policy Research. You will apply statistical methods to study design, data analysis, and interpretation, and help prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

The role emphasizes leadership in statistical planning, data management, and collaboration across investigators, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Formal training in statistics or biostatistics.
• Strong statistical computing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with medical researchers and statisticians.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical aspects of study design, including tests and models, sample size, significance, and power.
• Use standard statistical packages for data manipulation and analysis; write methods and results sections.
• Manage data files and analysis codes to ensure reproducibility and ease of handoff.
• Assist investigators in grant submissions, planning aims and data analyses; justify sample size.
• Develop or test new statistical software for novel techniques.

Skills

R

SAS

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Statistician I or II to collaborate with medical researchers and statisticians within the Division of Population Science 0Center for Outcomes and Policy Research. You will apply statistical methods to study design, data analysis, and interpretation, and help prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

The role emphasizes leadership in statistical planning, data management, and collaboration across investigators, with opportunities to contribute