University of Minnesota · 5 hours ago
Senior Biostatistician
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Minnesota is seeking a highly experienced Senior Biostatistician to provide statistical leadership across a diverse portfolio of cancer research. This role involves oversight for study design, grant writing, complex data analysis, and dissemination of results.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary statistical leader and resource, consulting with investigators on the design, conduct, and analysis of diverse studies, including basic and pre-clinical experiments, clinical trials, epidemiology studies, and surveys
Select and apply appropriate statistical methods, often new or advanced, for various research areas. Continually research and learn new statistical methodologies to maintain best research practices. Prepare accurate sample size and power calculations
Provide statistical expertise for securing research funding. Write appropriate statistical methods sections and contribute to the writing of grant applications, ensuring the proposed design and methods have strong statistical rationale. Participate in preparation of study protocols for MCC Review Committee and Institutional Review Board
Provide guidance on data collection methods to ensure high quality data for analysis and understand the assumptions and limitations of various analyses to ensure rigor and validity
Develop and maintain project databases, preferably using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
Perform statistical analysis methods to appropriately answer research questions
Prepare randomization schedules as appropriate
Clearly present and interpret study designs, statistical methods, and research results through excellent written and oral communication to diverse research teams, non-researchers, and Data Safety and Monitoring Boards
Lead or co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, focusing on writing the statistical methods and results sections, preparing tables and figures, and fully engaging in the editing and review process
Independently initiate and maintain workflow, proactively forecast time demands, and maintain adequate funding for support
Contribute to the overall direction and work of the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC), the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC), assisting in the design and improvement of research procedures (e.g., protocol reviews and data and safety monitoring). Participate in departmental leadership discussions and decisions, offering thoughtful suggestions related to obtaining new research funds and projects, and reproducible workflows
May be called upon to lead meetings or assume other supervisory and mentoring (of same/lower rank professionals) responsibilities in the absence of the department supervisor
Qualification
Required
Education: Advanced degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative related field
Experience: 6-10 years of experience as an applied statistician
Technical Skills: High-level knowledge and hands-on experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS and R)
Technical Skills: Familiarity with relational databases and data manipulation
Scientific Impact: Demonstrated track record of contribution to scientific literature, including co-authorship on multiple peer-reviewed publications
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences
Organization Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and deadlines with a high degree of organization and attention to detail
Preferred
Training and/or experience with biological sciences
Familiarity with translational or clinical research methods and data
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Company
University of Minnesota
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
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