Biostatistician 2

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism and to holding ourselves accountable to this work.

• Statistical collaboration including project management data managementstatistical analysis and statistical report grant application and manuscriptpreparation.

• Assist in triaging pre- and post-award requests for biostatisticscollaboration in the BDP. This includes working with BDP admin to trackand report units activities.

• Contribute to discussion and decision on study design statisticalapproaches and analytical strategies with PI co-PIs and othercollaborators.

• Masters degree in biostatistics statistics or related field (e.g. epidemiology) OR Bachelors degree in biostatistics statistics or related field (plus experience see below)
• Advanced training in statistical programming as demonstrated by coursework and/or certification.
• Masters level applicants must have at least 3 years of collaborative research experience preferably in health services research. Bachelors level applicants must have at least 6 years of collaborative research experience.

Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):

• Demonstrated mature and effective interpersonal communications skills including tact diplomacy and flexibility with appropriate demeanor to maintain good working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with faculty and investigators staff students and visitors at all levels within OHSU and in the community.
• The ability to forge and foster collaborative working relationships and enlist the support of faculty and staff both within and external to BDP and the institution.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks under conditions of fluctuating workloads competing requirements and changing deadlines; working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Ability to work in a complex environment.
• Discretionary judgment necessary to handle confidential matters.
• Ability to analyze problems and offer creative solutions and implement changes.
• Strong time management and demonstrated capability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Strong demonstrated organization skills with the ability to understand overall program objectives and maintain attention to detail.

• Certification in statistical programming.
• PStat certification by American Statistical Association
• At least 5 years working on research involving data from the Veterans Administration
• 8 or more years supporting health services research. At least 3 years of research data management experience with large administrative EHR and/or complex databases
• Project management experience is highly desirable

Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Flexible remote work schedule can be arranged.