Senior Biostatistician and Communications Specialist

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Senior Biostatistician and Communications Specialist

StataCorp is interested in statistics and communication of statisticalconcepts, as well as statistical software. We are seeking a person who understands biostatisticsand has an exceptional ability to explain statistical applications, statistical concepts, and Stata software to applied researchers.
The successful applicant will contribute to Stata documentation and other material related to Stata software. Other materials may includeStata blog posts, FAQs, Stata Press books, training materials, videos, and webinars.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to continually develop a broader knowledge of statistics.
Job duties
Working withstatisticians and software developers at StataCorp to produce the Stata documentation

Editing and writing blog entries, FAQs, and related resources

Editing, authoring, and coauthoring Stata Press books

Continually broadening and updating knowledge on statistical practice

Attending discipline-specific conferences and givingpresentations at events such as Stata conferences
Candidate requirements
A passion for explaining complex technical topics to a broad audience

Knowledge of applied statistics

Experience writing course materials,presentations, or articles

Superb communication skills, including the ability to write and to edit documents in English

An interest in learning new areas of statistics

A PhD, master's, or equivalent knowledge and job experience in biostatistics, statistics, or another science-related field (the degree is not the requirement; the knowledge and passion are)

Must be able to work in-house at our College Station, TX headquarters
In addition to competitive pay and a 32-hour workweek, StataCorp offers all full-time employees top-tier benefits, including the following:
Group insurance (we pay 100% of the cost to cover the employee):
Three medical plans to choose from
Vision
Basic life and AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off, annually
Two weeks of sick leave
56 hours of personal leave
Two weeks of vacation leave that increases with years worked
Nine paid holidays
Additional benefits
Health savings account (we make an employer contribution!)
Dependent care flexible spending account
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events
401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salary
Employee assistance program (EAP) for work/life matters
Company-sponsored team-building and social events
Casual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environment
StataCorp is an Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Vet/Disab

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