Statistician (8200BR), Kidney Clinical Research Program, Department of Internal Medicine (Nephrology), Yale University, New Haven, CT

Description:

The Kidney Clinical Research Program at Yale is a dynamic environment dedicated to improving the health of patients with kidney diseases, and the efficiency by which renal care is delivered. The successful candidate will work with investigators, other biostatisticians, database administrators, research coordinators and graduate students to complete various projects using a variety of statistical techniques.

Essential Duties:

1. Develop statistical analysis and programming in support of research projects. Analyze research issues from the problem identification phase through development of computer programs. Design statistical and analytical methodologies. Evaluate and analyze data using accepted statistical and biostatistical techniques.
2. Perform a variety of duties involving the application of statistical skills to the design of research studies, and the collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data. Work as a member of a research/study team to provide appropriate statistical input in the design, execution and analysis of studies. Apply standard statistical techniques to estimate variation (frequency distribution), test hypothesis, study trends, and to evaluate the reliability and validity of data.
3. Participate in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. Participate in developing data collection forms for studies. Operate one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data.
4. Investigate, evaluate, and prepare reports on applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of statistical methods used in obtaining and evaluating data. Participate in the preparation of written and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, interpret the findings, and provide conclusions and recommendations.
5. Interact with internal contacts such as principal investigators; research project team; clinicians and data processing and management staff to aid in the design of testing criteria and assist in specific aspects of research planning. Interact with external contacts such as computer design facility; vendors; suppliers; and research and educational staff at other institutions to obtain state-of-the-art statistical procedures, systems, and equipment.

Education and Experience:

1. Master’s Degree in Statistics Biostatistics or relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Preferred: One to two years of research experience.

Additional Education and Experience:

1. Knowledge of SAS, SPSS and STATA statistical software.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of statistical methodologies such as multi-variable analysis (regression, general estimating equations), diagnostic studies (ROC curves, predictor curves), survival analysis, meta-analysis, sample size calculation, and the analysis of clinical trials.
2. Knowledge of data coordination, collection and statistical analysis methods and principles.
3. Knowledge of research protocols.
4. Knowledge of computer software design and multiple programming languages.
5. Excellent working knowledge of graphing software.
6. Possess analytical, organizational, and oral and written communications skills.
7. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail.
8. PREFERRED: Experience with terminology in kidney diseases (dialysis and transplantation).

Background Check Requirements:

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Contact:

Requisition Number: 8200BR

Web Link:

http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html