Senior Biostatistician - Child Health Focus

Penn State University • University Park, IL

20d • $68,200 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Health Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking a Senior Professional Biostatistician. This position is located in State College, PA, at the University Park Campus and will play a vital role in supporting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving child health outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences and provide actionable guidance.
• Proficiency in analyzing large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Experience designing and implementing data collection protocols, including surveys and clinical data systems.
• Expertise in managing, cleaning, and organizing datasets for analysis and reporting.
• Skilled in creating clear, informative visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Strong ability to present statistical findings to diverse audiences, including researchers, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, or SAS, for data analysis and automation.
• Deep understanding of linear, logistic, and multilevel regression models.
• Ability to write clear, concise statistical reports and contribute to scientific manuscripts.
• Expertise in designing robust studies that align with research objectives and ethical standards.
• Lead statistical initiatives and oversee statistical analyses across the Center.
• Ability to identify and interpret trends in longitudinal and cross-sectional data.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Consult and advise researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, reliability, data collection procedures, statistical power, sample size, and randomization schemes.
• Oversee the design, development, and coordination of study forms, instruments, measurement protocols, and equipment.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS or other statistical software packages, including writing programs for treatment randomization, data summaries, and inferential analysis.
• Apply and interpret complex statistical models (e.g., regression, mixed models, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis).
• Read and interpret findings, address gaps, and draw conclusions to inform research and policy.
• Develop and oversee data management systems across multiple ongoing research projects.
• Implement quality improvement practices and processes to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with investigators, postdocs, and students to design and implement statistical analysis plans.
• Provide statistical expertise in interpreting results and translating them into actionable insights.
• Prepare and send data to collaborators in support of cooperative research efforts.
• Collaborate on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific deliverables.
• Supervise the preparation of statistical reports and communicate results through presentations, written summaries, and data visualizations.
• Author abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports.
• Mentor postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants.
• Support the professional development of junior team members in statistical methods and research design.
• Make recommendations to researchers informed by new developments in the statistical and mathematical field associated with software and methodology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

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