Senior Biostatistician - Child Health Focus

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This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

The Child Health Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development, University Park, PA, is seeking a Senior Professional Biostatistician who will play a vital role in supporting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving child health outcomes.

• Consult and advise researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, reliability, data collection procedures, statistical power, sample size, and randomization schemes.
• Oversee the design, development, and coordination of study forms, instruments, measurement protocols, and equipment.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS or other statistical software packages, including writing programs for treatment randomization, data summaries, and inferential analysis.
• Apply and interpret complex statistical models (e.g., regression, mixed models, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis).
• Read and interpret findings, address gaps, and draw conclusions to inform research and policy.
• Develop and oversee data management systems across multiple ongoing research projects.
• Implement quality improvement practices and processes to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with investigators, postdocs, and students to design and implement statistical analysis plans.
• Provide statistical expertise in interpreting results and translating them into actionable insights.
• Prepare and send data to collaborators in support of cooperative research efforts.
• Collaborate on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific deliverables.
• Supervise the preparation of statistical reports and communicate results through presentations, written summaries, and data visualizations.
• Author abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports.
• Mentor postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants.
• Support the professional development of junior team members in statistical methods and research design.
• Make recommendations to researchers informed by new developments in the statistical and mathematical field associated with software and methodology.

• Consulting:
  Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences and provide actionable guidance.
• Data Analysis:
  Proficiency in analyzing large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Data Collection:
  Experience designing and implementing data collection protocols, including surveys and clinical data systems.
• Data Management:
  Expertise in managing, cleaning, and organizing datasets for analysis and reporting.
• Data Visualization:
  Skilled in creating clear, informative visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to present statistical findings to diverse audiences, including researchers, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Programming:
  Proficiency in statistical software such as R, or SAS, for data analysis and automation.
• Regression Analysis:
  Deep understanding of linear, logistic, and multilevel regression models.
• Report Writing:
  Ability to write clear, concise statistical reports and contribute to scientific manuscripts.
• Study Design:
  Expertise in designing robust studies that align with research objectives and ethical standards.
• Supervision & Leadership:
  Lead statistical initiatives and oversee statistical analyses across the Center.
• Trend Analysis:
  Ability to identify and interpret trends in longitudinal and cross-sectional data.

For a senior professional biostatistician:
Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required

Certifications:

None.

For an advanced professional biostatistician:
Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required

Certifications:

None.