Biostatistician
Requisition ID
req27485
Working Title
Biostatistician
Position Grade
15
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) invites applications for a non-clinical, master's-level staff biostatistician to support clinical and translational research.
The CTSC is a Health Sciences Center initiative to integrate and expand the reach of clinical medical research from the laboratory to clinical and medical practice: promoting a bench to bedside to community effort. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) promotes this emphasis on clinical and translational research nationally, to facilitate the expansion of clinical research, the training of clinical researchers, and the emergence of community voice in the direction and implementation of clinical research.
The primary role of the Biostatistician will be to provide biostatistical support to researchers and ongoing research programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Work with investigators to develop analysis plans including choices of analysis methods, specification of measurements and models
•Provide data analysis support to research projects including performing standard statistical analyses as well as more advanced analyses using generalized linear regression and generalized linear mixed models
•Assist with and conduct sample size and/or power analyses for common study designs and analyses
•Assist with the design of clinical trials, prospective cohort studies, and retrospective observational studies
•Communicate and interpret results of statistical analysis to investigators
•Assist with manuscript and grant preparation
•Represent CTSC Biostatistics group on clinical and pre-clinical project teams as required
•Participate in the conduct of clinical trials, including analysis of data safety and monitoring reporting
•Interacts with and support team members across functional areas
•Interact with external collaborators and statistical consultants
•Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 05/31/2024; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING. The CTSC is a grant funded facility and the CTSC grant has been renewed for another 5-year award.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience in clinical, biological, or health research

•Excellent communication skills

•Experience supporting investigators in a consultation setting

•Experience in conducting advanced statistical analyses such as survival analysis, longitudinal data, missing data.

•Experience in peer-reviewed publication
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
CTSC Administration Gen (672B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
05/31/2024
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $5,456.53 - $7,810.40
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
12/11/2023
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Cover Letter, Resume, 3 supervisor references, transcripts of Master's Degree ProgramALL 4 MUST BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR JOB
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.