Statistician/Biostatistician
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in statistics/biostatistics or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience.
- Minimum of 1-year experience using statistical programming languages (e.g. SAS, R, STATA) to perform data manipulations, graphical data presentation, and statistical analysis.
- Considerable computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and data analysis software.
- Experience performing statistical analysis, writing analysis reports, and presenting the results to non-statisticians in a collaborative research setting.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with the SAS and/or R statistical programming language in a professional setting.
- Experience creating, merging, and manipulating datasets for statistical analyses.
- Experience identifying data entry errors and assessing the validity of data.
- Experience in clinical trials research, preferably cancer-related.
- Knowledge of survival data analysis methods and/or linear mixed effects modeling, preferably in research settings.
- Experience with sample size and power calculations in research settings.
- Authorship on research publications.
- Experience providing statistical support on industry-sponsored or peer-reviewed research projects.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional attitude.
- Ability to work independently.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
