Visiting Biostatistician- Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Location : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1027580Posting Close Date : November 1, 2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:Position SummaryThe Visiting Biostatistician will work under the guidance of the NBR-ILLINet team of senior biostatisticians and investigators at UIC and will provide statistical support on analysis, interpretation and implementation to support the NBR-ILLInet activities. The foremost goal is to advance the scientific priorities of the RECOVER consortium and collaborate on the manuscript writing committee.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with team members to formalize statistical analyses and provide interpretation and documentation of observational cohort data.Participate in forums for discussing, developing, and disseminating best practices for the analysis of data from the RECOVER cohorts, including developing SOPs for principal definitions and distributing open-source code and training materials.Perform relevant biostatistical analysis, under guidance from NBR ILLInet team and RECOVER DRC, for research questions and manuscript preparations.Clean, organize, and perform quality control of data in preparation for analyses; prepare and edit data summaries of data analyses.Attend project meetings with faculty, RECOVER investigators, research staff, and other relevant stakeholders.Serve on manuscript writing and research related committees such as the Protocol Review Committee (PRC) and/or Data Safety and Management Committee (DSMC).Develop, maintain and update the NBR ILLInet project and workflow database, including generating monthly summary reports.Manage and maintain records and resource utilization in accordance with sponsor requirements and university policies and procedures.Partner with investigator(s) to jointly achieve objectives and timeliness.Collaborate with investigator(s) to ensure that project/trial results and conclusions are presented accurately and without bias.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field is required.Demonstrated proficiency in the statistical software R is required. Proficiency in Python, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or other relevant statistical programs is considered as additional positive qualification.Thorough knowledge of applied aspects of observational and clinical study design, data analysis, research data management and statistical program is preferred through a combination of academic training and work experience.Experience in data management, cleaning and interrogating of data, and determining missing data elements as appropriate.Demonstrated skills in time management and project management. Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work; ability to multi-task and work on concurrent projects.Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective professional work relationships with investigators. Ability to work well autonomously and in team environment with a wide range of varying stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.Preferred QualificationsAnalysis skills, and experience in data analysis in some of the following areas are strongly desirable:

Longitudinal modelingMissing data methodsSurvival analysisMachine learning/high dimensional data analysis methodsCausal inference, Propensity scores, MatchingRelevant and recent experience in the analysis of quantitative research data within an academic environment is preferred.

Experience in research and the integration of statistics application in health and clinical settings is preferred.Application Process:

Applicants must submit an online application. For fullest consideration, please apply by October 18, 2024. The search will close on November 1, 2024.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

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