Working title:

Biostatistician

Official title:

RESEARCHER(E05DN) or ASSOC RESEARCHER(E05FN) or ASST RESEARCHER(E05LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Master's degree required in statistics, biostatistics, public health, or related field with an emphasis in biostatistics; Relevant coursework or minor in computer science preferred; Relevant coursework in research methods desirable

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum of one to two years demonstrated experience in biostatistics; Skills in organizing a complex workload, in interacting with multiple constituencies, and in scientific writing for presentation and publication; Demonstrated ability ot collaborate in research study design and analysis; Ability to apply statistical data processing techniques, summarize results, produce reports and presentations, and participate in dissemination; Interest in advancing state-of-the-art research methods including advances regression models, latent growth cure modeling, hierarchical models and smoothing, meta-analysis and GIS; Experience in working with diverse databases and data structures is highly desired (e.g. Oracle, SQL, Access); Competency in use and application of statistical software packages (e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS)

Principal duties:

This position will support a program of population health research and initiatives at the Center for Urban Population Health located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The biostatistician will collaborate with faculty, scientist, healthcare providers, fellows, residents, and other research staff in developing and applying statistical methodology, performing data analysis, assisting in database development, and participating in the dissemination of findings. The position will be a member of the Design and Analysis Core for the Center and will have matrix reporting responsibilities to the Director of Fellowship Research for the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care Group (CCCG). The Center for Urban Population Health is a research collaboration of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Aurora Health Care, Inc.

Duties include:

1. Study design and implementation:
- Propose and implement general analysis strategies and specific statistical techniques appropriate for the sample design and suitable for the analytical goals;
- Implement statistical analysis plans through writing statistical programming;
- Identify and acquire various data sets and integrate relevant data for analysis;
- Assist in the development of standardized programs and their refinement; and
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized HIPAA compliant data protocols for protected health information privacy and security.

2. Provide biostatistics consulting, collaborative support, and education for population health research involving faculty, fellows including CCCG, residents, other researchers, and community partners:
- Collaborate with health care providers, researchers, other researchers, and community partners;
- Provide continuous feedback to the clinical and research groups;
- Mentor fellows, faculty, and researchers around sample design and analysis strategies; and
- Present educational sessions on design strategies and statistical techniques, as appropriate.

3. Participate in research submissions and dissemination:
- Contribute to the development of grant submissions and contracts; and
- Prepare reports, collaborate on manuscripts, and present clinical/research findings through publications and presentations.

4. Assist with research database development'/programming and acquisition, monitoring data conversion/integration, and data documentation in collaboration with the Information Technology Core of the Center.

5. Serve as a lead project statistician providing oversight to other research staff as appropriate for activities including data entry and data cleaning.

6. Perform other related duties, as appropriate.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JUNE 15, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58877 to