Research Statistician I
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaAbout the role
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A Brief Overview
The Research Statistician I will contribute to pediatric research by applying both established and novel analytic methods under the mentorship of Drs. Yun Li and Jeff Gerber. This role is part of the biostatistics group at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), which includes multiple faculty members and statisticians.
The statistician will be responsible for establishing and managing data cohorts, developing and applying statistical methods, and supporting manuscript preparation and grant proposals. They will utilize a range of statistical techniques, including linear and logistic regression, risk prediction, causal inference methods, missing data analyses, survival and longitudinal analyses, machine learning, and dynamic disease monitoring. Analyses will be conducted using diverse data sources, such as electronic health records, laboratory data, insurance claims, survey data, and biobanks. Research areas span various pediatric infectious diseases, implementation science, and health policy.
Collaboration will be a key aspect of this role, as the statistician will work closely with interdisciplinary research teams consisting of clinicians, pharmacists, programmers, and project managers, as well as faculty biostatisticians from Penn and CHOP.
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This position follows a hybrid work model, with an on-site workspace available on the 10th floor of the Roberts Center for Pediatric Research.
What you will do
Independently applies logic to set up cohort based on data plan as provided.
Manages and manipulates data.
Conducts statistical programming using statistical software
Learns and applies new statistical theory and techniques for ongoing projects or proposals.
Conducts statistical analysis
Supports the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the research group.
Education Qualifications
- Master's Degree biostatistics, or a related field- Required
Experience Qualifications
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