UNIV - Research Instructor of Biostatistics - Department of PHS

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina invite applications for a faculty biostatistician affiliated with the Data Science Shared Resource within Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. The position involves substantial collaboration with clinical researchers, with a major emphasis on designing and conducting early-phase oncology therapeutic trials and non-therapeutic behavioral or hybrid efficacy-implementation trials. Additional work includes joint grant proposals with cancer center members, development of statistical methodology to advance cancer research, and design of pre-clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies. Excellent data analysis skills are required. Applicants with prior experience at an NCI-designated cancer center are encouraged to apply. The position is based at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina. The posting remains open until filled.

Requirements

• An MS or MPH in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience at the time of appointment.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Expertise in protocol development.
• Proficiency in clinical-trial electronic database development using REDCap.
• Fluency with NIH Common Data Elements.
• Experience with trial conduct, including risk-based monitoring and reporting.
• Familiarity with ICH Efficacy Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6) and Statistical Principles for Clinical Trials (ICH E9).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in an NCI-designated cancer center.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hollings Cancer Center clinical researchers, particularly on the design and conduct of early-phase oncology therapeutic trials and non-therapeutic behavioral or hybrid efficacy-implementation trials.
• Contribute to joint grant proposals with cancer center members.
• Develop statistical methodology to advance cancer research.
• Design pre-clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies.
• Develop clinical trial protocols and electronic databases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level