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The Division of Biostatistics is currently seeking a full time Biostatistician 2 to work in Miami. The Biostatistician 2 provides advanced statistical support and implements new strategies and analysis options with project PIs. The Biostatistician 2 prepares written reports to document analytic activities and summarizing results and participates in the development and the testing of efficient protocols for the collection, verification, management, and analysis of large amounts of genotypic and phenotypic data. Further, the Biostatistician 2 serves as liaison between the more junior Biostatisticians of the department and the research community.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Finalizes analysis plans and writes detailed specifications for analysis of files, consistency checks, tables, and figures.
• Communicates with clients regarding statistical analysis issues.
• Prepares data, conducts statistical analysis, and summarizes results for large research projects.
• Interprets analyses and writes statistical sections of study reports.
• Prepares results for progress reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Maintains and documents studies' databases.
• Consults with study investigators on planning and specifying statistical analysis.
• Provides support to resolve barriers to analysis and consults with other methodologists and statisticians.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Develops study design and data analysis plans.
• Analyzes, evaluates and reports on complex observation research data.
• Prepares results for progress reports and presentations.
• Prepares results for peer-reviewed publications and being a co-author on peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Maintains and documents the studies' databases.
• Presents results of statistical analyses to study investigators.
• Consults with the study investigators on planning and specifying statistical analysis.
• Consults on data collection methods and quality control.
• Provides problem solving support for barriers to analyses and consults with other methodologists anstatisticians.
• Other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency with statistical software packages, particularly SAS and R preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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