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The department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Biostatistician 2 to work on the UHealth campus. 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

• Responsible for independent research, analysis, and synthesis, working under deadlines.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• Strong research skills (research design, data collection and quantitative data analysis)
• Statistical expertise including proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, or SPSS.
• Experience in quantitative analysis of large, longitudinal datasets
• Demonstrated success in program and project development and management
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; knowledge of, and experience with writing peer-reviewed publications
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and dedication to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, researchers, constituents, and institutional leaders from various backgrounds and at many levels of authority

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

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.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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