Fox Chase Cancer Center
Faculty-Level Biostatistician - (Job Number: 232525)
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Job Description
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!*!The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics group at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA is seeking applicants for a faculty position in Biostatistics.Diverse clinical and biological studies at Fox Chase Cancer Center create a steady flow of exciting statistical problems, with research opportunities in many areas including clinical trials, epidemiology, outcomes and population-based research, genetics, and molecular biology studies. Successful candidates will collaborate with FCCC’s Physicians and scientists on all aspects of research (e.g., design, analysis, interpretation of results). The position offers the opportunity for professional development and encourages scholarly investigation into innovative experimental designs and methods and supports both collaborative and independent methodological publications. Faculty members publish in top-tier journals (e.g., NEJM, Cell, JASA, Biometrics, Statistics in Medicine). Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience.
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s researchers have been recognized worldwide for landmark contributions to our knowledge about the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer, with a committed faculty working in basic, translational, and clinical research. Faculty members at FCCC have been recipients of the Nobel Prize, the Kyoto Prize, and the Lasker Award for fundamental discoveries in genetics, virology, and biochemistry. A dynamic and collegial group of researchers continues to make important discoveries.
Successful candidates must be self-directed, have a commitment to collaborating with biomedical researchers, strong quantitative, written and verbal communication skills, and be familiar with data analysis and manipulation using standard statistical packages (e.g., SAS, R, Stata). Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the design and analysis of biomedical studies and experience in interdisciplinary research resulting in publications. Knowledge and experience with clinical trials and/or observational data analyses are highly desirable.
Education
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Doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics or related quantitative discipline (Required)
Experience
3 Years experience writing and communicating in a research environment (Required)
General experience applying scientific theories and principles (Required)
_Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
!*!Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.
It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
About the company
Fox Chase Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center research facility and hospital located in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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