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Position Purpose:

This is a Biostatistician position within the Survey Qualitative and Applied Data ( SQuAD) research core  at the Brown University School of Public Health.  The Biostatistician role is a specialist that organizes, analyzes, and interprets data from living organisms. They work mainly with data gathered via medical and behavioral research, which they use to formulate conclusions and make predictions. 

This is an onsite position at the Brown University School of Public Health, 5 days a week.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 11/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree and one (1) to three (3) years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of the fields of biostatistics, the healthcare system, Public Health

• Experience with handling, managing, manipulating, and/or analyzing routinely collected health data 

• Advanced programming knowledge, skills, and experience in SAS, R, and/or Stata

• Data management and manipulation (e.g. derivation of variable, data quality control) experience

• Experience implementing and familiarity with standard statistical techniques for RCTs and observational studies, including testing for association, regression, mediation, moderation, survival analysis, and basic study design

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Creation of charts & graphs using Microsoft Excel and Power Point, and analysis of data.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion; proven ability to apply good judgement and responsible decision making.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.