Biostatistician​/Research Data Analyst

Job Summary

Biostatistician / Data Analyst - Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - ZSFG

Division
: UCSF / ZSFG

Employment Type
:
Full Time

Job Code
: 87348

• Provide statistical support for ongoing clinical research projects and statistical methodological work.
• Perform data analysis from multi-center randomized controlled trials, collaborating closely with the PI (Dr. Phillips).
• Draft sections for trial protocols pertaining to statistics, support data capture forms and database specifications, draft the statistical analysis plan, and contribute to SOPs.
• Respond to statistical queries from collaborators, participate in team and project meetings, write code for data analysis, and perform interim analyses for DSMBs.
• Provide regular reports to funders and stakeholders and perform final analyses at trial completion.
• Collaborate with the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis Biostatistics Core and participate in related biostatistics webinars and training.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (study coordinators, clinicians, data managers, pharmacists, and collaborators at UCSF and partner sites globally).
• Possibly undertake domestic or international travel for study site visits and conferences, depending on grant funding and requirements.
• Develop methodological work focused on clinical trials to improve TB diagnosis and treatment.
• Contribute to publications and grant applications; opportunities to publish as a first author or co-author depending on work and collaboration.
• Develop knowledge of biology and epidemiology of relevant disease areas through reading, journal clubs, and conferences.
• Location within the US with potential partial remote work and flexible hours; the center advocates work–life balance.

• Master's degree in Biostatistics (or closely related subject) or PhD in Biostatistics (or closely related subject), or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics with substantial relevant clinical trials experience
• At least 1 year of practical work experience in clinical trials or related work
• Human Subjects research training or ability to obtain in the first year of employment
• Thorough knowledge of research function and statistical analysis/methodology
• Thorough understanding of statistical aspects of randomized clinical trials
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of statistical software (R or Stata; R strongly preferred)
• Contributions to peer‑reviewed publications and/or grant applications
• Ability to manage day-to-day statistical aspects of a project
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Attention to detail

• PhD in Biostatistics or closely related subject
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated clinical research environments
• Familiarity with ICH GCP, FDA/EMA requirements, CONSORT, SPIRIT, etc.
• Ability to evaluate alternative solutions and develop recommendations
• Knowledge of medical terminology with focus on tuberculosis
• Experience with Quarto and Markdown for reproducible reporting of analyses

• Human Subjects research training or ability to obtain in the first year of employment

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through biomedical research, graduate education, and patient care.

UCSF values professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence (PRIDE). UCSF is committed to equity and building a diverse, welcoming community and to engaging diverse ideas for education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available f.edu.

UCSF is 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization
:
Campus

Location
:
San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay, ZSFG)

Work Style
:
Flexible

Shift
:
Days

Shift Length
: 8 Hours

Percentage
: 100%

The final salary and offer components are subject to UC policy. Salary range: $90,700 - $193,500 (Annual). Benefits information available versityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html. Hybrid work at UCSF Mission Bay and ZSFG.