Biostatistical Consultant I, Neurology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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Job Description - Biostatistical Consultant I, Neurology (923669)
JOB SUMMARY Biostatistical Consultant I, Neurology - (923669)
Works under general direction to provide statistical consultation for faculty, staff, and students. This role collaborates with Dr. Salter, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality study design, data integrity, and accurate interpretation of statistical findings. The consultant contributes to research development through statistical analysis plans, data management strategies, and analytical execution to support publications, presentations, grants, and regulatory submissions.
This position will perform statistical analyses and apply machine-learning techniques to biomedical datasets. This role emphasizes statistical reasoning, interpretation, and communication. Experience performing statistical analyses in a biomedical or healthcare environment preferred. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in R or SAS for statistical modeling and data analysis; familiarity with supervised machine-learning methods (e.g., penalized regression, random forests, gradient boosting) and appropriate model validation practices; and, the ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to investigators and collaborators. A master\'s degree in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science (with strong statistical training, epidemiology, or related quantitative field) will be highly considered.
Responsibilities
Conducting data cleaning, preparation, and quality checks.
Performing statistical analyses including regression, longitudinal modeling, survival analysis, hypothesis testing, and data exploration.
Applying appropriate machine-learning methods to biomedical data with an emphasis on clinical relevance, interpretability, and reproducibility.
Conducting model validation using established performance metrics and cross-validation techniques.
Documenting all analytical steps following reproducible research practices.
Producing tables, figures, and analytic summaries for investigators.
Assisting with preparation of statistical portions of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and grant applications.
BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Education Master's Degree In biostatistics or related discipline, or MPH with a concentration in biostatistics
Experience 1 year In statistical consulting with preference given to experience working in biomedical or health care environment and Requires working knowledge of SAS, SPSS or other major statistical package (S+, R, etc.) and Microsoft Office (ACCESS and EXCEL)
JOB DUTIES
Collaborates with investigators to identify problems and provide statistical consultation including design of experiments of survey, analysis of data, interpretation of results and preparation of reports.
Writes statistical portion of manuscript based on results of analysis and address manuscript revisions based on reviewer\'s comments.
Performs statistical computations.
Provides graphical and tabular representations.
Develops, maintains and modifies programs for in-house use.
Collaborates with investigators in grant development including statistical design of studies and preparation of statistical portion of grant proposal.
Performs non-statistical components of consulting such as providing analogous examples and explanations using non-technical terminology, and helping researchers formulate and clarify research issues.
Visits client\'s work field whenever possible to establish rapport and to become familiar with and interested in client\'s research and data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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JOB SUMMARY Biostatistical Consultant I, Neurology - (923669)
Works under general direction to provide statistical consultation for faculty, staff, and students. This role collaborates with Dr. Salter, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality study design, data integrity, and accurate interpretation of statistical findings. The consultant contributes to research development through statistical analysis plans, data management strategies, and analytical execution to support publications, presentations, grants, and regulatory submissions.
This position will perform statistical analyses and apply machine-learning techniques to biomedical datasets. This role emphasizes statistical reasoning, interpretation, and communication. Experience performing statistical analyses in a biomedical or healthcare environment preferred. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in R or SAS for statistical modeling and data analysis; familiarity with supervised machine-learning methods (e.g., penalized regression, random forests, gradient boosting) and appropriate model validation practices; and, the ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to investigators and collaborators. A master\'s degree in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science (with strong statistical training, epidemiology, or related quantitative field) will be highly considered.
Responsibilities
Conducting data cleaning, preparation, and quality checks.
Performing statistical analyses including regression, longitudinal modeling, survival analysis, hypothesis testing, and data exploration.
Applying appropriate machine-learning methods to biomedical data with an emphasis on clinical relevance, interpretability, and reproducibility.
Conducting model validation using established performance metrics and cross-validation techniques.
Documenting all analytical steps following reproducible research practices.
Producing tables, figures, and analytic summaries for investigators.
Assisting with preparation of statistical portions of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and grant applications.
BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Education Master's Degree In biostatistics or related discipline, or MPH with a concentration in biostatistics
Experience 1 year In statistical consulting with preference given to experience working in biomedical or health care environment and Requires working knowledge of SAS, SPSS or other major statistical package (S+, R, etc.) and Microsoft Office (ACCESS and EXCEL)
JOB DUTIES
Collaborates with investigators to identify problems and provide statistical consultation including design of experiments of survey, analysis of data, interpretation of results and preparation of reports.
Writes statistical portion of manuscript based on results of analysis and address manuscript revisions based on reviewer\'s comments.
Performs statistical computations.
Provides graphical and tabular representations.
Develops, maintains and modifies programs for in-house use.
Collaborates with investigators in grant development including statistical design of studies and preparation of statistical portion of grant proposal.
Performs non-statistical components of consulting such as providing analogous examples and explanations using non-technical terminology, and helping researchers formulate and clarify research issues.
Visits client\'s work field whenever possible to establish rapport and to become familiar with and interested in client\'s research and data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Copyright 2017. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75390 Phone 214-648-3111
#J-18808-Ljbffr