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RESPONSIBILITIES

The University of Illinois's Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Initiative (IHSI), formed to catalyze Health Sciences-related activities on campus and with our clinical partners, is seeking a Senior Biostatistician, whose primary responsibility is to manage the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Biostatistical Core and to provide expert biostatistical guidance to the clients of the core. Visit: http://healthinitiative.illinois.edu for more information.

The Senior Biostatistician will:

Coordinate all activities of the Biostatistical Core, including but not limited to: project prioritizing and assignment; overall work flow of Core; partnering with IHSI communications team to manage web presence, online forms; billings coordination with IHSI business office; and campus outreach and statistical trainings.
Supervise all personnel of the Biostatistical Core, including directing and prioritizing work duties, and completing annual performance evaluations for employees.
Assess long-term needs and resources to provide guidance to IHSI director for strategic planning purposes.
Keep abreast of current and new, novel biostatistical methods.
Keep abreast of software that advances clinical/translational research.
Provide expert statistical services and support for study design, and statistical analysis using the appropriate computation and graphical software.
Provide expert advisement to faculty/staff and physicians for the statistical portions of grant applications - review objectives, determine sample size, specify analysis plan.
Coordinate database management with the Bioinformatics Core Facility staff on an as-needed project basis.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related field
A minimum of three years in statistical consulting or related field
Demonstrated and successful record working independently in conceptualizing research study design and conducting analysis of complex data
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
General knowledge of academic structure
Strong background with statistics and experience with statistical software and packages
Possess attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface in a professional manner with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including faculty/staff, university administration, physicians

PREFERENCES

Preferred qualifications:

Experience managing complex workflows
Previous positions within a Biostatistical Core associated with a Medical College
Experience with supervisory and team management
Experience with data visualization tools and software
Understanding of the complexities of the University of Illinois' research enterprise
Fluency in at least one general purpose or scripting programming language, such as Java, Python, Ruby, or R
Experience with data visualization tools and software
Leadership skills for supervising and managing a team

TERMS

Proposed start date: As early as possible after closing date.

Appointment status: Regular 100% time Academic Professional appointment / 12 month service basis. Benefit eligible position.

COMPENSATION

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be received by April 22, 2016. To apply, all candidates must create an online profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter outlining qualifications, CV/resume; and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For further information, please contact Susan Key, susankey[at]illinois.edu.

POLICY

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

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