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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Senior Biostatistician - Child Health Focus

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$62K/yr - $102K/yr

6+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a Senior Biostatistician focused on child health within the College of Health and Human Development. This role involves supporting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving child health outcomes through statistical analysis, study design, and collaboration with researchers.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Consult and advise researchers on study design, statistical analysis strategies, reliability, data collection procedures, statistical power, sample size, and randomization schemes

Oversee the design, development, and coordination of study forms, instruments, measurement protocols, and equipment

Perform statistical analyses using SAS or other statistical software packages, including writing programs for treatment randomization, data summaries, and inferential analysis

Apply and interpret complex statistical models (e.g., regression, mixed models, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis)

Read and interpret findings, address gaps, and draw conclusions to inform research and policy

Develop and oversee data management systems across multiple ongoing research projects

Implement quality improvement practices and processes to ensure data integrity and reproducibility

Collaborate with investigators, postdocs, and students to design and implement statistical analysis plans

Provide statistical expertise in interpreting results and translating them into actionable insights

Prepare and send data to collaborators in support of cooperative research efforts

Collaborate on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific deliverables

Supervise the preparation of statistical reports and communicate results through presentations, written summaries, and data visualizations

Author abstracts, manuscripts, and final reports

Mentor postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants

Support the professional development of junior team members in statistical methods and research design

Make recommendations to researchers informed by new developments in the statistical and mathematical field associated with software and methodology

Qualification

Statistical AnalysisStudy DesignData ManagementProgrammingData VisualizationData CollectionRegression AnalysisReport WritingConsultingSupervision & LeadershipTrend AnalysisPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)

Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences and provide actionable guidance

Proficiency in analyzing large and complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques

Experience designing and implementing data collection protocols, including surveys and clinical data systems

Expertise in managing, cleaning, and organizing datasets for analysis and reporting

Skilled in creating clear, informative visualizations to communicate findings effectively

Strong ability to present statistical findings to diverse audiences, including researchers, funders, and community stakeholders

Proficiency in statistical software such as R, or SAS, for data analysis and automation

Deep understanding of linear, logistic, and multilevel regression models

Ability to write clear, concise statistical reports and contribute to scientific manuscripts

Expertise in designing robust studies that align with research objectives and ethical standards

Lead statistical initiatives and oversee statistical analyses across the Center

Ability to identify and interpret trends in longitudinal and cross-sectional data

Preferred

If filled as Biostatistician - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted