UNIV - Research Instructor of Biostatistics - Department of PHS
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 Research Instructor of Biostatistics. The faculty biostatistician will be 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 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. Additional work includes joint grant proposals with cancer center members, statistical methodology development to advance cancer research, and the 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. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications, especially current and past collaborative experience, and a curriculum vitae to the HCC DSSR Search Committee, and must also apply through the MUSC Job Site.
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 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 support trial conduct, including risk-based monitoring and reporting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
