Job Description

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Biostatistics within the Graduate School of Public Health is seeking a Statistician. The Department of Biostatistics develops innovative statistical methods to address public health challenges. The faculty provides leadership in public health and biomedical research efforts that have a major impact on the prevention and treatment of disease. Graduates from the program assume leadership positions in academia, government, and industry. This position will provide statistical support for the headquarters of a large multi-center clinical trials group (NRG Oncology) which evaluates the effectiveness of different therapies for the treatment and prevention of breast and colorectal cancers.

Duties include:

- day-to-day administration of study

- direction of support staff - plan development for data collection

- design of data collection - organization and quality control procedures

- design of statistical analyses of data and preparation of study reports.

The Hillman Cancer Center is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only one of our fundamental values, it is critical in helping us provide the highest level of care to people we treat at our centers, as well as support life changing research. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.
Requires an advanced degree in Statistics, Information Science or equivalent in order to have the technical background to perform job duties. Knowledge of computer data management systems and methods of analysis is needed. Medical background or familiarity with clinical trial research is needed. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Medical Data Scientist III
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Data Science
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
Work Schedule Monday - Friday
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter