Faculty Biostatistician

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$71,094 - $450,008

About The Position

The Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery and Department of Computational Biomedicine at Cedars-Sinai are seeking a Faculty Biostatistician. The role provides statistical consultation and collaboration for clinical and basic science research, working with department leadership and investigators on study design, quantitative methods, data analysis, interpretation, and research development. The faculty member will develop an independent research program focused on applied and quantitative methodological research, contribute to peer-reviewed funding efforts, and teach or mentor clinical scientists, basic scientists, trainees, and junior biostatisticians through institutional educational programs. The Department of Computational Biomedicine is an expanding, institution-wide hub connecting computational scientists with clinicians, biomedical researchers, and health-system data resources. Its work applies computation, artificial intelligence, statistics, and biomedical data to advance diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and patient outcomes. Faculty research includes areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for healthcare, biomedical informatics, computational genomics, multi-omics integration, electronic health record analysis, natural language processing, digital pathology, biostatistics, and precision medicine. Cedars-Sinai is an academic nonprofit health system in Los Angeles. Its physicians and scientists conduct basic and clinical research, and the organization states a commitment to equitable healthcare and representation.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or DVM) in bioinformatics, data sciences, computer science, or a related field.
Demonstrated excellence in biostatistical methods and research with high scientific impact.
Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
Active record of peer-reviewed funding.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and mentoring skills.
Collaborative style that fosters teamwork and innovation.

Responsibilities

Complete time and effort reporting and other required administrative functions accurately and on time.
Provide department leadership with updates on ongoing projects, projects in progress, and projects requiring assistance.
Provide guidance to master's- and PhD-level statisticians, as required.
Participate in faculty and committee meetings at the request of the Chair or Vice Chair of Research.
Collaborate with investigators on research proposals and projects, including study design, power and sample size determinations, statistical methods, data review, analysis, and interpretation.
Write statistical methods sections for grants and clinical research protocols.
Obtain external, peer-reviewed funding, including NIH or cooperative group funding, to support independent research.
Develop and carry out an independent research program using applied and quantitative methodological research.
Collaborate with investigators in the Department of Surgery to develop team-based and multidisciplinary projects.
Participate in investigative research activities within areas of expertise and in inter- and intra-programmatic and transdisciplinary initiatives.
Plan, organize, and participate in educational programs for clinical and research faculty and staff, including colloquia, intensive workshops, and joint seminar series.
Teach courses and provide lectures as directed by department leadership.
Mentor junior biostatisticians.
Participate in the graduate program’s core curriculum and activities and serve as a research supervisor, as required.
Supervise graduate students on research rotations and dissertation research, as required.