Biostatistician 3

Department Overview

The Center for Health Systems Effectiveness (CHSE) is devoted to transforming health systems through actionable cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. CHSE is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive work environment that promotes diversity.

 

The Biostatistician 3 routinely leads or manages projects or components of major projects to advance quantitative research at CHSE. This position leads the design, data management and validation, analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of findings for academic health services research projects and policy evaluations. They regularly assume the Lead Analyst role on projects or components of projects and provide training and support to junior staff. They also advise partners (e.g., academic investigators, clinician researchers, government officials, other clients) in the development of research questions and how to leverage available data sources to accomplish research or evaluation objectives.

The individual exhibits deep knowledge in areas central to the work of CHSE, including: statistical/econometric methods (e.g., differences-in-differences, interrupted time series, propensity scores, machine learning for causal inference); coding in R and possibly other industry-standard programming software (e.g., SQL, Stata, Python, SAS) for data analysis; reproducible research practices and version control; administrative claims data (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance claims); and health care cost and quality measurement. The Biostatistician 3 also participates in or leads trainings, internal knowledge groups, code review, and process improvement activities.

Function/Duties of Position

• Manage, validate and analyze large health insurance claims datasets using appropriate statistical methods
• Work in collaboration with health services and policy investigators to design data analyses, review results, and plan next steps in the analytic process.
• Lead in areas of expertise and provide training and support to junior staff.
• With minimal guidance, interpret and prepare reports of results using statistical, graphical, or other relevant methods.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary investigators to contribute to academic manuscripts and written reports, drafting sections independent of guidance.
• Actively contribute to the review of CHSE working practices and the development of data analysis and management policies.
• Perform other research related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related field; OR
• Master's degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related field AND 6 years of relevant professional experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of Bachelor’s in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree
• Robust experience working with and maintaining large datasets using R
• Proficiency in a range of research activities including managing, analyzing, and summarizing data; study design; statistical/econometric methods (e.g., differences-in-differences, interrupted time series, propensity scores); policy evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in claims data management and analysis, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance data
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain thorough documentation of the decision-making process
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to effectively present research findings to diverse audiences within and outside OHSU
• Ability to articulate a strong commitment to rigorous research methods, objectivity and accuracy of findings, and reproducibility of results
• Knowledge of health disparities and the factors that cause them

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD with major courses in statistics, biostatistics or related
• Working knowledge of SQL, Stata, SAS, Python
• Deep knowledge of Medicaid reform, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and healthcare payment reform
• Experience working with diverse populations and in diverse environments

Additional Details

• This is a full-time 1.0 position. Hours vary ~40 hrs./week; core hours are 10:00-2:00 PST – very occasional evenings or weekends may be required.
• May be required to travel or attend out-of-town conferences or meetings occasionally.
• This position has the potential to be fully remote or in Portland, Oregon at OHSU’s South Waterfront campus.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for 2-3 hours at a time performing repetitive keyboard motions.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Salary : $81,619 - $130,374