Statistician, Population Science & Outcomes Research

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for a Statistician I or II to collaborate with physicians and researchers across the division. A formal statistics or biostatistics background and strong computing skills are required.

Responsibilities include leading statistical aspects of study design, conducting analyses with R or SAS, and contributing to manuscripts and grants. The role emphasizes reproducible research and clearresult communication in a dynamic cancer research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Proficiency in R or SAS for analyses and reporting.
• Ability to write methods sections and present results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers on study design and analysis.
• Use R or SAS to manipulate data and perform analyses.
• Write the statistical methods section and summarize results with tables/figures.
• Lead statistical aspects of study design, including tests and power calculations.
• Manage data files and analysis code for reproducibility across projects.
• Assist in preparing grants and planning analyses for submissions.
• Develop or test new statistical software as needed.

Skills

R

SAS

Statistical methods

Reproducible research

Data wrangling

Communication

Education

Master's in Statistics or Biostatistics

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston invites applications for a Statistician I or II to collaborate with physicians and researchers across the division. A formal statistics or biostatistics background and strong computing skills are required.

Responsibilities include leading statistical aspects of study design, conducting analyses with R or SAS, and contributing to manuscripts and grants. The role emphasizes reproducible research and clearresult communication in a dynamic cancer research