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University of Pittsburgh Biostatistician (Entry Level) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Biostatistician Entry Level
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Majority of time worked will be remote with occasional in-office meetings.
Job Summary
Applies scientific methodology to conceptualize, propose, and implement appropriate methodologies for statistical analyses. Maintains and updates centralized research awards database. Assists with grant preparations and clinical trial budgets. Develops and validates reporting data, validates data subsets of funding data, and facilitates quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.
Essential Functions
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Physical Effort
Duties are primarily sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Medical Data Scientist I
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Data Science
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Masters Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hiring Range: $44,000 - $59,000
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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