University of Michigan · 6 hours ago
Biostatistician Senior (Intermediate underfill)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe University of Michigan is a leading academic institution known for its contributions to health care and research. The biostatistician will support a research team in the Department of Nephrology, focusing on data analysis and statistical methods to uncover insights into kidney diseases.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement programs using SAS/STATA/R/Python to clean, manage, merge, and analyze large, complex, high dimensional, longitudinal datasets from multiple sources
Contribute to study design decisions, perform power calculations, and estimate sample size
Perform statistical analyses using a variety of statistical models and methods, including generalized linear regression, survival analyses, mixed models, logistic regression, and machine learning techniques
Implement methods to ensure data quality, including development of appropriate analysis plans, independently conducting appropriate data analyses, documentation of methodology and participation in code review
Prepare and maintain technical documentation of data and analytic files
Summarize, interpret, and present results in written, tabular and visual formats
Assist in the writing of manuscripts and grant proposals
Participate as a team member in discussions on analysis and improvement of data collection, quality of data analyses, programming, and documentation
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in related field; degrees in related field with strong computing and quantitative skills will be considered
3 - 5 years experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R)
Possesses and be able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health research to the completion of difficult assignments
Must be able to program, manage data, and conduct statistical analysis in large, complex data sets
Have strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively such that various audiences receiving the communication can understand
Masters degree in related field; degrees in related field with strong computing and quantitative skills will be considered
1-3 years experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R)
Knows and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of health research
Must be able to program, manage data, and conduct statistical analysis in large, complex data sets
Have strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively such that various audiences receiving the communication can understand
Preferred
Experience working with team science groups to meet a common goal
Masters degree in Statistics, biostatistics, Public Health, or related field
Experience performing statistical modeling, including generalized linear regression, survival analyses, mixed models, logistic regression, and machine learning techniques
Experience with database management and complex data structures and linkages between data sources
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
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