The staff biostatistician will provide biostatistics and study design support to health sciences investigators as a member of the Biostatistics & Design Program (BDP) and the Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design program in the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI). General responsibilities include providing study design and methodology guidance, as well data management, programming and statistical analysis activities for internal and external reports, manuscripts and other publications. Statistical activities related to grant preparation, including power and sample size calculations/simulation will be required, as well as providing guidance/mentoring to clinical/translational science investigators. Incumbent will collaborate directly (via FTE arrangement) with investigators in the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at OHSU, supporting their research portfolio, which includes clinical, translational and population science studies.

This position involves significant interaction with clients (investigators and research teams), which requires excellent and effective oral and written communication skills. For example, the incumbent should be able to explain complex statistical concepts and results to biomedical researchers with little statistical training. The incumbent is expected to learn new statistical methods and keep up with newer statistical methods, and contribute to professional development activities of staff colleagues in the BDP. Opportunities to teach in short courses and workshops will be available.Experience with clinical and observational studies necessary, and familiarity with statistical techniques for longitudinal data and time series strongly desired.

Designation at the Biostatistician II or Senior Biostatistician I will be dependent on the amount of relevant experience, publications and research products, plus degree of oversight required by supervising faculty. The position reports directly to Dr. Jodi Lapidus, Professor of Biostatistics, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and Director, Biostatistics & Design Program.

• Activities related to statistical collaboration including statistical programming, statistical analysis, data management/curation, and data visualizations. Interpretation, manuscript/report writing.
• Contribute to discussion and decision on study design, statistical approaches and analytical strategies with PI, co-Is and other collaborators. This includes preparing statistical sections of grant applications.
• Contribute to education and outreach missions of BDP and OCTRI, including mentoring junior investigators and/or holding workshops/short courses.
• Professional development including keeping up with current statistical knowledge through study group meetings, seminars and professional conferences.

• Masters degree in biostatistics, statistics or highly related field.

• At least 6 years (post-masters degree) of collaborative research experience with at least 2 years specifically in health sciences research.

• Experience supporting both clinical and population-based studies.

• Experience guiding/mentoring novice investigators and/or peer colleagues in biostatistics methods/concepts.

• Familiarity with statistical aspects of clinical trials including designing statistical analysis plans.

• Solid statistical programming skills (R, Stata, Python, SAS) including working with large, complex data sources that require management/curation to prepare for analyses.

• Demonstrated mature and effective interpersonal communications skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with appropriate demeanor to maintain good working relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with faculty and investigators, staff, students, and visitors at all levels within OHSU and in the community.

• The ability to forge and foster collaborative working relationships both within and external to BDP, OCTRI, Occupational Health Science.

• Effective scientific writing skills, especially as related to statistical analysis methods and data interpretation.

• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks under conditions of fluctuating workloads, competing requirements, and changing deadlines; working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Ability to work in a complex environment.

• Discretionary judgment necessary to handle confidential matters.

• Ability to analyze problems and offer creative solutions and implement changes.

• Strong time management and demonstrated capability to work on multiple projects at one time.

• Strong demonstrated organization skills, with the ability to understand overall program objectives and maintain attention to detail.

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics or highly related field

• For masters-level applicants: 11-15 years collaborative research experience, with at least 5 years specifically in health sciences research

• Occupational health research

• Experience applying longitudinal and/or time-series analysis (beyond graduate coursework) strongly desired

Working conditions: Typical work schedule 8-5, Monday-Friday. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary.

Physical demands & equipment usage: Travel on OHSU tram or to other OHSU or OHSU partner sites may be required for a meeting with investigators located at those sites. Approximately 50% time will be spent in the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, which will require spending some time in offices on OHSU Marquam Hill campus; this percentage may fluctuate over time.

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