Methodist University is looking for a proactive, resourceful, self-directed, and highly organized biostatistician with experience in data science and/or epidemiological methods. The statistician will report to the Associate Dean of Research and is expected to work with both faculty and students on the design, analysis, and dissemination of research projects. In addition, the statistician will contribute to teaching as well as supporting our office of student assessment.
As the biostatistician you will support biomedical research projects across the medical school and contribute to teaching. Your responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty to design and conduct research projects.
- Mentoring students and provide technical guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
- Contributing to dissemination of research findings including conference abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
- Contributing to developing grant proposals.
- Teaching research and biostatistical concepts in the medical curriculum.
- Supporting the Office of Assessment in data analytics, visualization, and reporting related to student learning, curriculum evaluation, and institutional effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned
You will be expected to work with large existing datasets such as Epic Cosmos, NHANES, and NIS, and be familiar with longitudinal data analyses as well as machine learning. With the focus of the school on improving health and health access to our community, you will be expected to work with community partners and contribute to epidemiological studies. May require attendance at meetings outside “regular duty hours”