Biostatistician - Neurosurgery

The position is with our Neurosurgery department, specifically the Will Erwin Headache Research Center.

The candidate will assist a headache research group in statistical analysis of a variety of projects that include clinical studies (clinical trials and observational studies), translational studies (genetics/bioinformatics), and basic science analysis.

This is a Part-Time, Benefits eligible position.

Position Summary:

Provides statistical support for research using large administrative datasets among other various data sources.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with investigators to determine study design, contribute to protocol development, and write statistical analysis plans.
• Performs statistical analysis and inference, and writes and presents reports summarizing findings including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develops systems for monitoring the quality of different datasets.
• May write program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software.
• Ensures high-quality statistical support is provided for investigational studies, projects, registries and basic research using advanced statistical skills and knowledge of clinical research.
• Maintains expertise in state-of-the-art data manipulation and statistical methodology.
• May conduct ad hoc analyses.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• None

Minimum Education:
Master's Degree in related health science required Doctorate Degree - PhD preferred
Minimum Experience:
2 years of statistician experience required Experience in data analysis of large administrative datasets (claims, registries, EMR) and observational studies required SAS experienced preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.