University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Biostatistician I

AUSTIN, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
PythonGitSQLData AnalysisData VisualizationComputer VisionStatisticsComplianceHRISHIPAABioinformaticsSASSTATAResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingInternal AuditBiostatistics

About the role

  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Analytical Skills - Able to analyze large, complex genomic, molecular, and clinical datasets and derive meaningful insights.
  • Skilled: Analyzes complex data sets to derive meaningful insights.
  • Technical Expertise - Proficient in R, Python, SAS, SQL, or comparable tools for statistical and computational analysis. - Familiar with data visualization, reproducible research practices, and version control tools (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

  • Designs and Implements Statistical Studies
  • Assists in developing statistical analysis plans for translational cancer research studies.
  • Supports sample size estimations, methodology selection, and workflow design for molecular and clinical datasets.
  • Performs statistical analyses of cancer genomics, molecular profiling, and clinical datasets using R, Python, SAS, or similar tools.
  • Validates data integrity and reproduces results using documented analytic workflows.
  • Collaborates with Cross-Functional Teams
  • Supports protocol development, data requests, and integration of molecular and clinical datasets.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in at least two statistical software packages such as SAS, R, Stata, or SPSS.
  • Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
  • In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
  • A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
  • If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
  • you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
  • Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Nice to have

  • Experience with clinical, molecular, or genomic data analysis in a biomedical research environment.
  • Familiarity with cancer research, translational pipelines, or multi-omiics analysis.
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • 3 work references with their contact information
  • at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
  • $66,229+ depending on qualifications

Skills

  • Able to analyze large, complex genomic, molecular, and clinical datasets and derive meaningful insights.
  • Proficient in R, Python, SAS, SQL, or comparable tools for statistical and computational analysis.
  • Familiar with data visualization, reproducible research practices, and version control tools (e.g., Git).
  • Works effectively with interdisciplinary scientific and clinical teams.
  • Ensures accuracy and reproducibility in data processing, statsitical modeling, and documentation.
  • Idenitifies statistical challenges, recommends solutions, and contributes to refinement of analytic workfows.

Compensation

  • $66,229+ depending on qualifications
  • The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits

  • The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Company info

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
  • The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer:

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  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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