Research Statistical Analyst - Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis

This position is in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis and will be located at the Houston MD Anderson campus in the Texas Medical Center.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Research Statistical Analyst position is to carry out data preparation responsibilities related to basic science research, develop skilled statistical programs, perform statistical analysis and prepare written reports to investigators in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. In addition, this position prepares statistical consideration for projects or grants, and performs biostatistical reviews of protocols.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Statistical Consulting and Collaboration

• Compiles, analyzes and reports statistical data for various projects including, but not limited to manual and computer-aided data abstraction and evaluation, computerized imaging and bioinformatics.
• Prepares statistical considerations and carries out uncomplicated statistical analyses independently, but completes statistical responsibilities for more complex projects with supervision.
• Assists faculty in the development of new statistical methodology for measurement and analysis of data.
• Applies advanced statistical methods, simulation models, and skilled statistical programming as needed.
• Assesses relevant literature as well as existing data, evaluates the quality of data used in reports and assists with preparation and distribution of data for committee and scientific meetings.
• Attends project meetings with collaborators with or without supervisor as directed by supervisor.
• May present findings at relevant meetings inside the bioinformatics core as requested.

Protocol Review
• Participates in the protocol review process jointly with supervisor.

Statistical Reporting
• Prepares written reports to investigators jointly with supervisor.
• May present findings at relevant meetings inside the bioinformatics core as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field.

Preferred Education: PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field.

Certification: None

Preferred Certification: None

Experience: Two years experience with mainframe and/or PC databases, document processing and statistical software such as SAS and S-Plus. With preferred degree, no required experience.

Preferred Experience: Two years of experience with bioinformatics analysis of NGS genomic data.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Deadlines
Sedentary Environment

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Keyboarding
Sitting

Constant 67-100%
Constant 67-100%

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COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Analytical Ability
Appropriate Behavior
Attention to detail
Comprehending
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Following Instructions
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Interpersonal Skills
Mathematical Skills/Reasoning
Memorizing/Remembering
Multitasking
Oral Communication
Organizing
Problem Solving
Reading Skills/Comprehension
Selective Attention
Working Alone
Written Communication

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