Statistician 1 Jobs

Job Title: Statistician 1
Department: Institute for Healthy Aging
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Statistics
Job Number: 2023-1730
Date Posted: 05/23/2023
Position Type: Research

Job Qualifications:

Statistician 1
Department of Internal Medicine - RUSH Institute for Healthy Aging

Job Summary:

This position performs statistical analyses and writes reports summarizing those results. Areas of focus include but are not limited to topics related to cognitive function, Alzheimer's disease, and geriatrics. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.



Job Responsibilities:

Develop and document computer programs that summarize, describe and analyze scientific data concerning topics in the biomedical and social sciences. Much of this data will come from epidemiological studies conducted at the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging.
Write and run programs to provide descriptive summaries of database files, including frequencies, lists and plots; examine data to identify potential data inconsistencies.
Develop, run and maintain programs to perform statistical analyses of biomedical data. Types of data to be analyzed include categorical, longitudinal and censored failure-time data. Statistical methods employed will include longitudinal data modeling, survival analyses, generalized linear modeling, nonparametric methods and graphical analyses.
Document all datasets, programs and program output clearly to facilitate their interpretation and general use by other data management staff and research investigators.
Participate in meetings with research investigators and staff to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Prepare clear written summaries of analyses to facilitate their use by other data management staff as well as research investigators and staff.
Other duties as assigned.



Required Job Qualifications:

Master's degree in Biostatistics or Statistics.
2 years of experience performing statistical analysis of biomedical or social science data is preferred.
Knowledge with linear and logistic regression, longitudinal analysis and survival analysis methods.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong Proficiency with SAS programming. Proficiency with R.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Detailed oriented and careful attention to accuracy.
Ability to function effectively within a team environment.
Self-directed. Must be able to work independently.
Able to prioritize workload and be self-directed.



Preferred Job Qualifications:

Additional 2 years of experience performing statistical analysis of biomedical or social science data is preferred.

Company Highlights:

Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush University is known for its high-quality health care education, supportive learning environment, engagement with the urban community and forward-looking education approach.
Rush University is ranked 22nd on the Times Higher Education's 2016 list of the world's top 150 universities under 50 years of age.
Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.
Rush was recently ranked first for Quality and Accountability among US academic medical centers in a study conducted by the health care performance improvement company Vizient.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.