Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking a biostatistician to serve as a key member of their staff supporting the statistical needs of the Department's faculty and trainees. The primary research interests of the faculty to whom the biostatistician will report include the full breadth of the research spectrum including clinical epidemiological, health services, basic and translational vision sciences.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Support trainees in completing research projects ranging from basic to clinical, translational and health services related research in vision and ophthalmology
- Support investigators in new or ongoing research projects aiming to generate pilot data to apply for external grant funding
- Advise on the use of statistical software and appropriate statistical methodology for study design and grant proposal preparation
- Act as the primary statistical consultant/statistician on federally funded grants
- Act as the primary statistician/data manager for departmental quality initiatives
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
- Strong background/interest in research design and statistical computing.
- Experience performing analyses using large databases.
- Ability to design and execute statistical models including but not limited to multivariable logistic, linear, and Cox regression.
- Able to work well as part of a research team.
- Ability to communicate statistical concepts and results both orally and through written manuscripts.
STATISTICIAN SENIOR:
- At least 3 years of experience in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field.
- Experience with statistical consulting.
STATISTICIAN INTERMEDIATE:
- At least 1 year of experience in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor degree in statistics, epidemiology or related field
- 1-3 years of professional experience or Master's degree in statistics
- Work experience with R, SAS or STATA
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
- Willingness to work with investigators and trainees throughout the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
- Willingness to collaborate with other statisticians in the department
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
