Biostatistician
- Employer
- Case Western Reserve University
- Location
- Case Main Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Case Main Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 8637
Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVEWorking under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the data analyst will play an active role in all aspects of research projects (data analysis, data management and report generation) that utilize statistical approaches to understand high-throughput -omics data. The analyst is responsible for the analysis of data from a variety of sources to support research projects and other efforts, within the School of Medicine, in other parts of the university, as well as with partner institutions (e.g., Cleveland Clinic). Data types mainly include but not limited to high-throughput bioinformatics data (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, BS-seq, scRNA-seq, etc.). The analyst will be integrally involved in research project design, statistical methods development, data analysis, and preparation of research reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- In collaboration with investigators, under the guidance of the supervisor, conduct data analyses. Identify the optimal statistical analytical method(s), derive the variables of interest, and construct the analytic data set. (35%)Under the guidance of the supervisor, develop novel statistical methods for analyzing high-throughput data. (30%)Independently, design, write, debug, test, and document statistical programs using standard statistical software such as R or SAS. (15%)With minimal guidance, carry out writing, output interpretation, and other tasks associated with manuscript and proposal preparation. (10%)Prepare documentation for all the steps involved in preparing the analytic file, including version control, and create archival datasets for later use by the investigators. (5%)Provide consultation for investigators working on large dataset in the areas of study design and data analysis. (5%)
- Define work flows and data flows associated with research projects and other projects as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.
- Prior familiarity with high-throughput data is vital to this position. Prior solid training in statistical theories and applications.Proficiency in statistical programming in R. Demonstrated knowledge in Unix- or Linux-based environment.Ability in using High-Performance Computing (HPC).Statistical skills for data analysis. Statistical skills for analysis of multivariate data and production of graphical output preferred.Ability to learn new technologies quickly.Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required.Strong background/understanding of medical terminology, and clinical/translational/basic are preferred.Accountability/integrity, customer/quality focus, diversity/maturity, flexibility/receptivity, interpersonal relations, initiative, planning/organizing, problem solving, decision making, project management, self-development, teamwork.Ability to meet consistent attendance. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Reasonable AccommodationsCase Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Working at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826 and shaped by the unique merger of the Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, Case Western Reserve is distinguished by its strengths in education, research, service and experiential learning. Located in Cleveland's University Circle, we offer nationally recognized programs in the arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing and social sciences.
Student enrollment exceeds 9,800 students, forty percent of whom are undergraduates. Facultyand students hail from more than 90 countries, with academic interests that reach every region of the world. Case Western Reserve, with the support of individuals, corporations and foundations, aids nearly 100 designated research centers.
As a service-oriented institution dedicated to civic leadership, Case Western Reserve seeks individually and collectively to prepare our students to improve the human condition and to direct the benefits of discovery toward a better society. This effort is not limited to the university's classrooms, laboratories, libraries, residence halls and athletic fields, but includes partnerships with many other institutions. We build these partnerships believing that our ability to improve the human condition should begin in our own community.
Case Western Reserve University remains Ohio's top-ranked school among the nation's premier national universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report and is the only Ohio institution ranked in the top 50 nationally. We promote a culture of inquiry marked by rigor, creativity, curiosity, innovation, respect, sensitivity and open communication of ideas.
The university supports interdisciplinary partnerships in education and research with numerous faculty holding joint appointments in more than one Case Western Reserve school or department, as well as at neighboring institutions. These relationships launched many of the unique pairings of science, business and liberal arts into the centers and programs that enhance the undergraduate and graduate experience at the university. Our dual degree programs enrich the educational experience for those students who choose to balance the technical requirements of engineering or the sciences with a strong interest in the humanities.
With more than $375 million in research funding annually, the university attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students along with renowned faculty whose research has made significant contributions to the way we live and work. Case Western Reserve counts 15 Nobel laureates among our alumni and current and former faculty, including the first American scientist to ever receive the prize.
Our students' experiences in cultural institutions, clinics, social service agencies and industry are not viewed as “extra-curricular,” but create the learning experience that defines a Case Western Reserve education. The university's service programs in the Cleveland Municipal School District have impacted more than 145,000 students with more than 43 signature programs. The university has launched more than 580 community partnerships on the local, national and international levels. Annually the university sponsors Case for Community Day, an event where hundreds of Case Western Reserve employees and students lend their time and talent to targeted community development projects in the Greater Cleveland area.
Our alumni number more than 110,000 and constitute a “who's who” of every profession. Alumni represent one of the university's strongest resources, playing a vital role in campus life through their work as advisors, mentors, friends and advocates.
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