Statistician

Department
 

BSD MED - Cardiology - General Cardiology

About the Department
 

The Section of Cardiology was founded in 1950 and has a proud history. We are now charting a new course that will propel us to the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. The strength of the Section reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty, trainees and support staff and is enhanced by the rich environment at the University of Chicago.

Job Summary
 

The Statistician will assist investigators throughout the Section of Cardiology on statistical matters that arise during their work. These matters include assistance in the clarification of hypotheses and refinement of questions for study, development of research protocols and grant applications, monitoring and improving the quality of data as study proceeds, statistical analysis, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

• Supports scientific inference, in its broad aspects, as reflected in best statistical practice.

• Performs simulation studies to investigate and compare the properties of alternative approaches.

• Performs a range of activities to facilitate the design of research project and the publication of their results.

• Uses knowledge of statistics to help develop objectives and statistical procedures for the project.

• Collaborates with researchers and assists in developing objectives, designing sampling, randomization, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives. Analyzes data and prepares tables for interim and final reports. Designs tables and statistical procedures for specific research studies.

• Develops the statistical design and planned analyses for research grant proposals and takes primary responsibility for writing the statistical design, including sample size, and statistical considerations in grant proposals for faculty throughout the unit.

• Assumes major responsibilities in research projects, e.g. serving on committees, supervising project personnel, coordinating quality control efforts, and serving on writing teams.

• Develops and implements new innovative procedures in the areas of data collection, quality control, presentation of results, and statistical analyses.

• Writes the results section of reports and publications.

• Writes statistical computer programs and reviews computer output for consistency and quality.

• May oversee the work of lower-level statisticians or data archivists. 

• Analyzes data and prepares data tables, charts, and graphs for reports. Writes grant proposals for faculty throughout the unit.

• Helps develop and implements new innovative procedures in the areas of data collection, quality control, presentation of results, and statistical analysis.

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  Performs other related work as needed.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to coordinate the work of others.

• Advanced knowledge of statistics.

• Advanced knowledge of statistical software packages.

• Ability to write statistical computer programs.

• Knowledge of database management software.

• Analytical skills.

• Advanced computational skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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