Biostatistician I - Department of Biostatistics

The Department of Biostatistics Clinical Trials Data Management Center is seeking candidates for the position of Biostatistician I. This position, under the direction of the team leaders, will conduct analyses, communicate findings to collaborators, and collaborate with a team of biostatisticians engaged in multi-center clinical research.Together, the Biostatistics team is responsible for the development of all statistical analysis plans, randomization schemes, statistical reports and analyses, as well as overseeing all data sharing activities and providing statistical support for publications. This team works closely with all teams in the Center to design data collection forms using data standards and to produce FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) datasets. This position is part of a team that is actively engaged in all aspects of ongoing multi-center study operations at the Center and may be responsible for managing more than one project at a time and working with multiple clinicians with varying goals, backgrounds, and specialties. 

Candidates with at least two years of experience should consider reviewing the position requisition for a Biostatistician II (ID: 26002596)

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC JOB TASKS

Consultation:

Assists in advising investigators on alternative statistical methods. Assists with the preparation of statistical sections for complex studies. Reports key findings to team leaders and assists with communicating key statistical findings to study investigators. Assists with writing reports of statistical analyses and preparing written materials for funding agencies and others.

Statistical Analysis:

Prepares and reviews data for validity and accuracy. Creates, tests, and validates programs that generate data summaries and data listings for reports using statistical packages. Perform sample size calculations using existing software. Suggests appropriate analysis techniques. Creates, tests, and validates programs that perform statistical and graphical analyses. Assesses the validity of data analytic assumptions for the present data. Organizes, documents, maintains, and archives statistical analysis programs, data sets, and results. Under guidance, prepares data sets for public use and reporting to appropriate funding agencies following all guidelines. Assures data fit models required by the statistical methods.  May analyze and report on methods and trends in data analysis techniques and apply them to data sets.

Presentation/Publication Assistance:

Assists in the preparation of statistical analysis sections for research presentations and publications. 

Human Resources/Leadership:

May provide supervision over project specific tasks

Position and Application Details:

This position is eligible for on campus, hybrid and remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. 

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

   

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions, contact Kay Shie kay-shie@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

This is a regular, salaried position. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Additional Information

       Classification Title: Biostatistician I

       Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

       Schedule: Full-time position

       Work Modality Options: on-campus/Hybrid/remote within Iowa negotiable

Compensation

       Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information:

       Organization: College of Public Health

       Contact Name: Kay Shie

       Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu