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University of Miami · 1 day ago

Biostatistician 2- Petrucceli

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Biostatistician 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. This role involves providing advanced statistical support, preparing reports, and collaborating with research teams on complex data analysis and bioinformatics workflows.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Perform complex statistical analyses and bioinformatics workflows on large-scale genomic, proteomic, lipidomic, and clinical datasets

Develop, optimize, and maintain reproducible data-processing pipelines using R, Python, Bash, and workflow management tools (e.g., Snakemake, Slurm)

Apply hypothesis testing, regression modeling (linear, logistic, Cox, mixed/random effects), dimensionality reduction, and machine learning techniques to biological and clinical data

Integrate and analyze multi-omics datasets (genomic, proteomic, lipidomic) to identify biomarkers and inform research hypotheses

Conduct rigorous quality control, outlier detection, and data wrangling using advanced statistical and computational methods

Collaborate with principal investigators, research scientists, and external partners on multi-institutional projects

Advise graduate students and postdocs on statistical methods, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and data visualization strategies

Present and explain complex analytical results to diverse audiences, including clinicians, scientists, trainees, and collaborators

Prepare publication-quality figures and tables using ggplot2, tidyverse, and other visualization tools

Draft and revise manuscripts, grant applications, and technical reports, integrating data interpretation and results synthesis

Summarize results for progress reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications

Manage secure storage, maintenance, and access control of sensitive data in cloud and HPC/cluster environments

Ensure compliance with institutional policies, HIPAA regulations, and best practices for data security and integrity

Qualification

Advanced statistical analysisMulti-omics data integrationR programmingPython programmingMachine learning techniquesBioinformatics workflowsData visualizationTechnical reportingLearning agilityTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesMentorship commitment

Required

Master's degree in relevant field required

Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience Required

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications

Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Preferred

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related field (e.g., M.S. in Biotechnology with Bioinformatics concentration)

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in biostatistics, bioinformatics, or computational biology, with demonstrated responsibility for advanced statistical analysis, multi-omics data integration, and collaborative research projects

Experience in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and technical reporting

Advanced proficiency in R, Python, Bash, workflow management (Snakemake, Slurm), and cloud/HPC environments

Expertise in hypothesis testing, regression modeling, dimensionality reduction, machine learning, and data visualization

Knowledge of laboratory and molecular techniques (PCR, Sanger sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9, molecular cloning) is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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