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Stanford University is seeking a Biostatistician 2 to be with some independence, consult with investigators to refine research questions, define hypotheses, design studies and devise analysis plans. Work with senior statistician(s) to implement analysis plan and publish findings. Present results orally to clinical investigators. Provide guidance to clinical investigators on design and analysis issues.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.WORKING CONDITIONS:May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.WORKING STANDARDS:Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, .Core Duties:Design study.Develop and implement protocol for quality control.Create analytic files with detailed documentation.Select appropriate statistical tools for addressing a given research question.Implement data analysis through statistical programming.Present results for investigators using graphs and tables.Summarize findings orally and in written form.Participate in the preparation of papers for publication.Consult with investigators on appropriate statistical approaches to data analyses; assist in study design and proposal development.Mentor collaborators in areas of experimental design, quality control, and statistical analysisDevelop oral and written dissemination of findings for conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.Oversee lower-level staff on issues related to quality control and creation of analysis files.Minimum Educationand ExperienceMaster’s degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and three years of experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator)Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-06

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