What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biostatistician II position at Stony Brook University?
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience in a biostatistical role within a research or clinical setting. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS. Experience working with statistical methods, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and/or survival analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience with clinical trials or epidemiological studies. Experience working with programming languages such as Python or SQL. Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in methodology research in machine learning.
Brief Description Of Duties
The ideal candidate will apply statistical principles and techniques to analyze data from medical and biological research. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and interpreting results to guide research decisions and contribute to scientific advancements. The ideal applicant has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. The ideal applicant has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex statistical concepts clearly.
Duties
Study Design:
Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Data Manager/Statistician
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Neurology
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Oct 22, 2025
Posting End Date
Nov 5, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$85,000-$100,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E79
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience in a biostatistical role within a research or clinical setting. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS. Experience working with statistical methods, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and/or survival analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience with clinical trials or epidemiological studies. Experience working with programming languages such as Python or SQL. Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in methodology research in machine learning.
Brief Description Of Duties
The ideal candidate will apply statistical principles and techniques to analyze data from medical and biological research. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and interpreting results to guide research decisions and contribute to scientific advancements. The ideal applicant has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. The ideal applicant has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex statistical concepts clearly.
Duties
Study Design:
- Collaborate with researchers to design experiments and clinical trials.
- Develop statistical plans and methodologies appropriate for the research objectives.
- Perform complex data analyses using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS).
- Apply appropriate statistical models and techniques to interpret data.
- Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the analysis process.
- Interpret statistical results and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations of statistical analyses.
- Provide recommendations based on statistical evidence to support decision-making.
- Work closely with researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and research goals.
- Communicate statistical findings effectively to non-statistical audiences.
- Contribute to the development of research publications and grant proposals.
Other duties as assigned.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Official Job Title
Data Manager/Statistician
Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
Neurology
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Oct 22, 2025
Posting End Date
Nov 5, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Salary
$85,000-$100,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Grade
E79
SBU Area
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000