What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biostatistician (Entry Level) position at University of Pittsburgh?
Applies scientific methodology to conceptualize, propose, and implement appropriate methodologies for statistical analyses. Maintains and updates centralized research awards database. Assists with grant preparations and clinical trial budgets. Develops and validates reporting data, validates data subsets of funding data, and facilitates quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy.
Med-Urology
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets (e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets) as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Majority of time worked will be remote with occasional in-office meetings.
Essential Functions
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets (e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets) as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Physical Effort
Duties are primarily sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Medical Data Scientist I
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$44,000 - $59,000
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Med-Urology
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets (e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets) as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Majority of time worked will be remote with occasional in-office meetings.
Essential Functions
The Biostatistician will work within the Department of Urology on a variety of projects that examine the delivery, access, and quality of urologic care. This position involves responsibilities for a wide range of data management, programming, and analytic needs related to research based on large observational datasets (e.g., SEER-Medicare, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Optum datasets) as well as institutional clinical datasets. Responsibilities include directing Urology Fellows and Residents in research trial design, including performing power analyses and/or simulations, and writing statistical sections of research proposals. Incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with medical manuscript preparation, including writing and editing statistical methods and results.
Physical Effort
Duties are primarily sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Medical Data Scientist I
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Data Science
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Master's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
No experience required
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$44,000 - $59,000
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Salary : $44,000 - $59,000
