BCM Temporary - Research

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7112334 (Ref:13329-en_US)

Posted: October 1, 2022

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

Seeking to hire an entry-level biostatistician/statistician to join the behavioral and physical activity research group in the Biostatistics and Data Research unit, Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC).

Job Duties

• Performs duties under the guidance and supervision of a senior biostatistician.
• Assists senior biostatisticians in performing mathematical statistical work covering a variety of statistical methods, background research, and analysis. 
• Implements data management tasks and study documentation procedures.
• Assists with interpretation of results including significant factors, relationships, and trends. 
• Writes technical reports on findings of statistical investigations.
• Assists with dissemination of mathematical or statistical concepts to non-statistical audience.
 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Two years of relevant experience.
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Math, Statistics, Data Science, Experimental Design, Economics, or related field with 2+ year of applied experience or a Master degree with 1+ years of applied experience in one or more of these fields.
  • Technical Requirements:
    • Stay current with knowledge related to the analytical methods needed to analyze different types of data formats and structures. Stay current with statistical programing and ability to use different software to address the increasing complexity of health-related data.
    • Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to discover, validate, and enhance the Biostatistics and Data Research unit to benefit the CNRC research and methods development portfolio.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • Participates in research and evaluation studies to develop methodology by refining current methods, integrating different methods, or creating novel methods.
    • Fluent with data and data structures from various sources; able to conduct quality control, query, analyze, and report results to answer relevant research questions.
    • Apply measurement and analytical best practices to solve real world statistical challenges.
    • Experience with basic data analytical techniques including descriptive summaries, data visualization, and basic modeling approaches, including but not limited to t-test, ANOVA, their non-parametric analogues, chi-square, correlation, and regression. 
    • Conduct literature reviews pertinent to study design or statistical concepts.
    • Working knowledge in predictive and/or machine learning statistics including, but not limited to multi-level regression, semi-parametric models, latent variable modeling, and multivariate analysis.
    • Comfortable with joining interdisciplinary project teams and provide technical support as needed.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7112334 (Ref:13329-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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