Statistician - Population Science

JRNLClub; 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. The role requires formal training in statistics or biostatistics and strong computing skills, with responsibilities from study design to manuscript preparation.

The statistician will lead statistical aspects of studies, identify appropriate tests, manage data and analysis code, and contribute to grant planning and manuscript writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics is required.
• Training in statistical methodology, coding, data analysis, and effective presentation of results.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical aspects of study design, including tests and models, sample size, power, and significance level.
• Manage data files and analysis code for reproducibility by other statisticians.
• Prepare statistical methods sections and assist in writing results.
• Consult on grant submissions to formulate aims and plan data analyses.

Skills

Statistical methodology

Statistical coding

Data analysis

Results presentation

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

The Division of Population Science’s Center for Outcomes and Policy Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Statistician I or Statistician II to work collaboratively with medical researchers and statisticians within our division. Qualified candidates will have formal training in statistics or biostatistics and strong statistical computing skills.

Researchers in the Division of Population Science’s Center for Outcomes and Policy Research aim to enhance the outcomes of interventions to prevent and treat cancer from both efficacy and cost-effectiveness perspectives. Investigations focus on optimizing the patient experience by ensuring that clinical and societal resources from interventions to services are utilized in the best possible way. By identifying determinants of the quality-of-care patients receive, investigators can work toward eliminating barriers to optimal care and translating their findings into programs that can be implemented on a large scale.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The statistician will work with multiple investigators on research projects from the early stages of study design through the later stages of manuscript preparation and submission to peer-reviewed journals. The statistician will use standard statistical packages for data manipulation and statistical analysis; write the statistical methods section of a manuscript and assist in writing the results section; and summarize results using tables and figures. The statistician will lead the statistical aspects of study design, including identification of appropriate tests and/or models for different types of studies, sample size, significance level, and power. The statistician will manage and organize data files and analysis codes of the assigned projects, so that any other statisticians in this group can easily take over and reproduce the results. The statistician may assist multiple investigators in the preparation of research grants. Specifically, the statistician will consult with investigators in planning grant submissions to help formulate specific aims, match the study design with scientific objectives, review relevant subject matter literature and any preliminary data, plan reasonable data analyses, and calculate and justify sample size. The statistician may also work on developing or testing new statistical software for novel statistical techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in statistical software such as R or SAS.
• Training in statistical methodology, coding, data analysis, and effective presentation of results.
• Understanding of the nuances of data wrangling and ability to apply sound principles of reproducible research methods.
• Ability to perform specified analysis methods and assess underlying assumptions.
• Ability to discuss and present results, share ideas accurately, and communicate them effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Statistician I: Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Patient Contact: None

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

EEO Poster.Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$81,700.00 - $98,800.00