Biostatistician 2 / BDP Staff Biostatistician - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting for a Biostatistician 2 / BDP Staff Biostatistician.

Function/Duties of Position:

The staff biostatistician will provide support psychiatry investigators and external partners implementing projects that measure outcomes of several statewide behavioral health services projects for children and adolescents –Intensive In-home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT), Wraparound, Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Mobile Crisis and Stabilization Services, and ad-hoc research projects for the state.

 

General responsibilities include study planning and methodology, data management, statistical analysis and consulting, and manuscript review/preparation for internal and external reports as well as research publications. Will need experience in management and analysis of large-scale administrative/claims databases and applications of novel statistical methods to emerging data sources. Will need to be able to take the lead in managing the research process with a team that has varied experience working with statistics and research processes.

 

This position involves significant interaction with clients (investigators and research teams), and external partners (state public health agencies), which requires excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.  For example, the incumbent should be able to explain complex data management steps, statistical concepts and results to those with little statistical training.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics or Statistics or related field AND 3 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Biostatistics or Statistics or related field AND 6 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with nuances/complexities of working with medical claims and/or electronic health record data for research
• Solid statistical programming skills (R, Stata, Python, SAS) including working with large, complex data sources that require management/curation to prepare for analyses.
• 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 both within OHSU and with external partners.
• Effective scientific writing skills, especially as related to statistical analysis methods and data interpretation.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics or highly related field.
• For masters-level applicants, at least 3 years (post degree) of collaborative research experience with at least 2 years specifically in health sciences research. 
• For doctoral-level applicants, at least 1 year (post degree) of collaborative health sciences research experience
• At least 2 years data management and analysis experience with medical claims, electronic health record, and/or other large administrative datasets.  Experience should be focused on utlizing these sources for research and/or program evaluation or masters-level applicants:  >5 years collaborative research experience, with at least 5 years specifically in health sciences research.
• Experience guiding/mentoring investigators and/or colleagues re: statistical concepts.
• Experience interacting with public health agencies.
• Experience applying longitudinal analysis (beyond graduate coursework) strongly desired.

Additional Details:

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All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.