Biostatistician II

$82,000 - $82,000/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Part-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Biostatistician II position at the Dell Medical School's Department of Internal Medicine is designed to support the quantitative and methodological aspects of research projects. The role involves collaborating with investigators to provide professional biostatistical support for biomedical, clinical, and population health research, under the guidance of experienced faculty. The position emphasizes data analysis, study design, and grant development, contributing to the advancement of health equity and research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods with some supervision.
• Prepare and present reports of statistical findings, including graphical displays.
• Educate collaborators on statistical methods and assist in the development of reports or manuscripts for peer-review.
• Participate in the development of research study designs and conduct sample size and power calculations.
• Collaborate on research or project grant applications and contribute to their writing.
• Serve as a liaison between Internal Medicine and the Hub to identify upcoming needs in quantitative methodologies.
• Conduct specialized research or teaching projects as assigned, with creative latitude in design and implementation.
• Report on research activities and engage in professional development related to collaborative work.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field with major coursework in statistics.
• Four years of statistical collaborative experience post-degree.
• Thorough knowledge of at least two common statistical software packages such as SAS, Stata, R, or SPSS.
• Ability to perform descriptive data analysis and statistical modeling for various data types.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and collaborative abilities.
• Interest in collaborating across diverse areas of biomedical, clinical, and population health sciences.

Nice-to-haves

• Six years of statistical collaborative experience post-degree.
• Practical understanding of data privacy practices and laws.
• Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing clinical trials.
• A PhD in a related field is desirable.
• Experience with registry data sets, Medicare, and clinical trials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Full benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan eligibility.