Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Biostatistician for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the supervision of the Director, Biostatistician provides biostatistical and data management support for research projects. Biostatistician will be responsible for data analysis and visualization for scientific publications and grant proposals, the development and maintenance of data management protocols for research studies, and related research tasks. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs statistical consultation and data analysis and interprets results under the supervision of the Director to support epidemiological research on alcohol and drug use disorders and related conditions. Develops, implements, and maintains data management protocols in the R and SAS computing environments (and other statistical software depending on project needs) to clean, manage, and merge multimodal data for the design and analysis of longitudinal, genetically informative studies. Assists with the preparation of data documentation and data archiving, consistent with requirements of funders. Participates in the design of electronic data capture forms to collect data. Participates in the validation and assurance of the data quality process. Participates in the application of appropriate statistical methodology in designing studies and analyzing data.
FLSA:
Exempt Grade:
26
S Minimum Salary:
74332.000
Mid Range Salary:
89311.000
Maximum Salary:
106121.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status:
Full Time Standard Hours:
37.50 Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description:
HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
ABP Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience involving the design and analysis of epidemiological data in academia, government, or industry setting. Or, a Ph. D. in Statistics, Biostatistics or a related field. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expertise in R and experience analyzing New Jersey Integrated Population Health (iPHD) data necessary. Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.
Work Environment:
Office environment. Moderate noise.
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ