Reports To: Director of Programs Responsibilities
Serve as the Biostatistics primary contact
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues
Develop guidelines for how data should be collected
Determination of sample size requirements for studies.
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies
Write program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
Design surveys to assess health issues.
Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
Collect data through surveys or experimentation.
Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena such as the spread of infectious diseases.
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques
Requirements
Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related scientific field is required. A PHD is an advantage
Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience doing data analysis or epidemiology
Specialized knowledge: Expert use of at least 2 data management and analysis tools
Skills: Strong mathematical skills, Statistics skills, Problem solving, Adaptability, Written and oral communications skills, Strong teamwork skills, Critical thinking, and Strong computer background
Interpersonal/Individual Competencies: ability to work with other team members, flexibility, decisiveness and personal integrity
Professional Certification: Certification in any applicable Health care professional body is desirable but not required
Working Hours:
Required to work across various projects
Must be able to work with very SHORT timelines that may require unplanned travels and long work hours
Applicants should sent their Application and CV in a one word document to be submitted to: sailewon@mgic.umaryland.edu
Apply via :
sailewon@mgic.umaryland.edu
