Biostatistician - Winship Cancer Institute
About The Position
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role involves developing and analyzing a variety of research data using statistical methods, assisting researchers with study protocols and computer analyses, and managing computer systems. The Biostatistician will provide statistical expertise in study design and data analysis to investigators conducting clinical or experimental studies. They will work effectively within a group setting on various aspects of research projects, including data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, data analysis, statistical graphics, and report writing. The position requires consulting with investigators to define research questions and necessary data, determining and executing appropriate statistical analyses, and interpreting and presenting data and analysis results. Documentation of methods and results through reports and memoranda is also a key part of the role. Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field and two years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods.
- Assists researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses.
- Manages computer systems, writes programs, and trains others in the use of systems.
- Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting clinical or experimental studies.
- Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained.
- Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions.
- Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses.
- Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results.
- Documents methods and results through preparation of interdepartmental memoranda and reports.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
