Biostatistician

31 Jul 2024
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OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campusResponsibilitiesThe Barrow Neuroepidemiology Research Program is a multi-disciplinary research laboratory focusing on investigating neurodegenerative disease and other neurology disorders. The laboratory uses two primary research approaches, cohort and administrative data studies. For the cohorts, we take a deep phenotyping approach in populations highly exposed to environmental neurotoxicants, using detailed clinical assessments, molecular and structural imaging, and exposure quantification. Our administrative data studies primarily use Medicare data to understand risk factors for neurologic diseases, to develop predictive models to identify patients earlier in their disease course, and to identify potential disease-modifying therapies using pharmacoepidemiology. The team conducting these studies is highly multi-disciplinary and includes physicians, data analysts, computer scientists, epidemiologists, and a geographer.Provides a wide range of statistical expertise and support to researchers, scientists, faculty, research teams, and managers engaged in research studies within the Department of Neuroepidemiology.Participates in the design, development, and reporting of research and clinical studies. Collects, analyzes and interprets biological and health science data within research. Responds to a broad range of complex statistical issues arising in a variety of clinical and translational research settings.Responsibilities Include:

Collaborate as a member of the research team and assist investigators with research project design

Assist in providing statistical expertise in the design of research projects, focusing on fundamental issues including specification of hypotheses, basic study design and power analysis

Assist in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of data

Assist in preparing preliminary plans for analysis of research study; present such plan to the research team and prepare final analysis plans based on team input

Collaborate on the design, analysis, implementation, and reports findings on targeted statistical research studies

Consults with investigators on experimental design and statistical research approaches, requirements, and scientific standards to advance medical knowledge and improve the assigned research program

Documents computer data file structure

Develops, programs, manages, and maintains complex statistical databases; performs data entry

QualificationsExperience1 year of experience or completed education in statistical design of research projects and power analysis required2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferredEducationMaster’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related area requiredPhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or related area preferredPay Range$33.60 - $48.73 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Full-time
  • ID: #52209541
  • State: Arizona Phoenix 85001 Phoenix USA
  • City: Phoenix
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-07-31
  • Deadline: 2024-09-30
  • Category: Et cetera
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