Biostatistician, The Center For Surgery And Public Health

The Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH) has been at the forefront of public health research of surgical care delivery within and throughout our nation's healthcare system. Utilizing innovative research methodologies grounded in clinical reality, we have developed surgical safety checklists, created a national agenda for surgical disparities research, and launched the pioneering work of rising stars in surgical health services research. We are advancing the science of surgical care delivery by studying effectiveness, quality, equity, and value at the population level and training the most gifted of a new generation of physician-scientists. Together our efforts are making surgery safer, more patient-centered and more accessible in the U.S. and around the world.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Biostatistical Analyst manages, coordinates, and performs data- and programming-related activities for health services research studies examining the science of surgical care delivery. Functioning very independently and under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, performs complex statistical analyses of health services data often involving cleaning and merging of large administrative datasets. May identify, develop, and implement new computational techniques.

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, applies, researches, and develops statistical models for analysis, inference, and prediction from various large databases.

• In collaboration with investigators and trainees, contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.

• Assists in orientation and training of graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and other personnel as needed.

• Participate as a collaborator in the preparation and dissemination of research findings through Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in quantitative field such as statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology. Strong academic credentials required. (MPH with concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics is acceptable with appropriate post-graduate experience.)

• This position is a good fit for someone with 0-2* years of research experience in analysis of complex health services-related datasets.

• Preference 2 years of experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong theoretical statistical background and data analysis skills.

• Substantial experience applying sophisticated statistical methods to analyze complex datasets.

• Solid data analysis programming skills using STATA, SAS and/or R.

• Excellent time management/organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting.

• High degree of initiative and ability to persevere on challenging research problems.

• Willingness to seek and accept guidance from senior personnel, as needed.