Job description
The Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center in the Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health was formed in 1989 to provide statistical and data management support for multicenter clinical trials. The CTSDMC has collaborated with researchers at the University of Iowa and at more than 100 other academic institutions, nationally and internationally. In each of our projects, the CTSDMC provides innovative leadership in study design, data collection, data management, project management, clinical site monitoring, quality management, safety monitoring, and statistical design and analysis. Click to learn more about our team! We are seeking multiple Biostatisticians to join our team. Positions are 50-100% time, remote, hybrid or in-person available.
Position highlights:
Apply data analysis techniques and methods in the CTSDMC as appropriate. Assure data fit models required by the statistical methods.
Assist in the analysis of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and meetings.
Recommend methods of analysis to be employed.
Write, test, and implement programs which perform statistical analyses and other computations.
Assist in writing reports of statistical analyses and prepare written materials for funding agencies.
Report key findings to team leaders and assist in presenting results at investigators' meetings and other forums.
Communicate with investigators at collaborating institutions regarding data analysis issues; determine appropriate analysis techniques for questions of interest.
Required:
Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or related field. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience will be considered sufficient to meet the requirements of the role.
Proficient in SAS programming (minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience) including data step programming to perform data manipulations as needed for statistical analyses and/or data presentations and knowledge of proper SAS procedures for statistical analyses.
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrated understanding of statistical analysis procedures and interpretation of analysis results
Ability to work in a team environment
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Knowledge of relational database methods to manipulate and merge multiple large datasets to create analytical datasets
Highly Desired:
Experience and background in clinical trials research through graduate level coursework or project experience
Experience writing statistical analysis plans, analysis reports, protocols, or methods sections
Development of reports, tables, and listings in a professional setting
Use of SAS to navigate relational databases
Proficient in the use of macros in statistical software (for example SAS or R)
Experience with R programming skills including knowledge of data import procedures, data management, and use of analysis packages generally associated with a minimum of 1 year experience
Desired:
Experience with performing sample size and power calculations for planning actual research studies.
Experience with advanced modeling using actual research data.
Course work and/or professional experience of missing data techniques.
Course work and/or professional experience of randomization procedures and sequence generation.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education/credential verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kay Shie at kay-shie@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Additional Information:
- Classification Title: Biostatistician
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Pay Level: 5A
- 50-100%, negotiable
- Multiple positions available
- Remote or hybrid work available
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