• Job Description

  Req#: 28332

  Function/Duties of Position

  Staff Biostatistician will collaborate with and support to health sciences investigators through the Biostatistics Design Program (BDP) and support specific larger-scale projects via FTE arrangements with individual departments/investigators. Collaboration includes: data management, programming and statistical analysis for internal and external reports, manuscripts and other publications. May get involved in statistical activities related to grant preparation (e.g. sample size, power calculations) under the supervision of faculty or senior staff. Under supervision, incumbent may collaborate directly (via FTE arrangement) on grants and other projects involving one or more of the following: clinical trials, management and analysis of large-scale administrative/ claims databases, design and analysis of complex-sampled surveys, applications of novel statistical methods to emerging (high dimensional) data sources. Incumbent may focus a portion of FTE with one or two OHSU departments and/or provide services to investigators throughout OHSU.

  This position involves significant interaction with the clients, requiring effective oral and written communication skills. The incumbent is expected to learn new methods and programming techniques, as well as participate in continuing education activities to keep up with modern, cutting-edge statistical methods. The position reports directly to Dr. Jodi Lapidus, Professor of Biostatistics, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and Director, Biostatistics and Design Program.

  Required Qualifications

  • Masters degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field OR Bachelors degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field (plus experience see below)
  • Advanced training in statistical programming as demonstrated by coursework and/or certification.
  • No additional experience needed for Masters level applicants. Bachelors level applicants must have at least 3 years of collaborative research experience, preferably in the health sciences.

  Biostatistician 1

  • No additional experience needed for Masters level applicants. Bachelors level applicants must have at least 3 years of collaborative research experience, preferably in the health sciences.

  Biostatistician 2

  • Masters level applicants must have at least 3 years of collaborative research experience, preferably in the health sciences. Bachelors level applicants must have at least 6 years of collaborative research experience, preferably in the health sciences.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Workplace experience using statistical programs such as R, Stata, SAS or others.
  • Survival analysis, longitudinal modeling.
  • Clinical trial methodology.
  • Project management experience is highly desirable.
  • Certification in statistical programming.
  • PStat certification by American Statistical Association.

  All are welcome

  Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

• About the company

  Oregon Health & Science University is a public university in Oregon with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland, Oregon.

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