Biostatistician - Substance Abuse Research

Pennsylvania State University   University Park, PA   Full-time     Research
Posted on April 24, 2024
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Biostatistician - Substance Abuse Research

The Substance Abuse Research Team within the College of Nursing is seeking an experienced team player to serve as a Biostatistician on funded projects. This position provides an excellent opportunity to expand research skills and work with an investigator studying substance use policy, health disparities, health services, health behaviors, and other related research.


Responsibilities: The Biostatistician will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and multiple research team members. Responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing and conducting statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, sample comparisons, regression analyses, longitudinal analyses, survival analyses, mixed-effect models, and multivariable analyses
  • Data curation and assisting with study design development and other research as needed
  • Assisting with research proposals, grants, manuscripts, and presentation materials
  • Making recommendations to the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding preferred analyses and research methods for proposed projects
  • Presenting analysis results, including tables and figures, and provide a written description of methods and statistical analyses used
  • Reviewing statistical outputs for consistency and quality


Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher and 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree or a PhD are strongly preferred.

This position requires advanced knowledge and experience with standard statistical analysis procedures with a degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, and demonstrated knowledge of at least one statistical programming language such as Stata, SAS, and R. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); An ability to work on several projects simultaneously and manage deadlines, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical techniques and present results clearly. Experience with creating publication-quality graphs, figures, and infographics preferred.

Successful candidates will be independent self-starters, willing to learn new research techniques, have excellent communication and organizational skills, work well with a team, and be able to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Application: Review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter and resume or CV and provide three references.

This is a term appointment funded for three years from the date of hire with excellent possibility of renewal.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Biostatistician---Substance-Abuse-Research_REQ_0000055293-1

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Pennsylvania State University

University Park , PA