The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Vacancy ID: NF0007712
Position Summary/Description:
The Senior Research Scientist in the UNC Center for AIDS Research ( CFAR ) Biostatistics Core will consult and collaborate with multiple HIV / AIDS researchers by providing statistical and data analysis expertise. The Senior Research Scientist will assist CFAR investigators in designing studies, performing sample size calculations, writing grant proposals, managing data, conducting statistical analyses, and writing manuscripts. The Senior Research Scientist may also be involved in statistical methods research motivated by HIV / AIDS studies and will assist in the supervision and work of undergraduate interns and graduate research assistants. The Senior Research Scientist will also assist in operational aspects of the Biostatistics Core, such as communicating with CFAR investigators and preparation of annual progress reports and advisory board meeting presentations.
The Senior Research Scientist must have experience using and be capable of advising others on the use of commonly applied advanced statistical methods. Examples include using generalized linear models, generalized estimating equations, and performing sample size calculations. Other valuable expertise includes proficiency in implementing missing data methods, resampling methods, and non-parametric statistical methods. In addition to having substantial expertise applying statistical methods, the Senior Research Scientist must also have interest and proficiency working in a team-based environment, mentoring undergraduate and graduate biostatistics students, performing statistical programming using software such as SAS and/or R, and using best practices for statistical analyses to ensure high-quality, reproducible research findings.Education and Experience:
- At least a master's degree (with a preference for a doctoral degree) in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a comparable field.
- Experience working in applied biostatistical research in the field of HIV and infectious diseases
- Proficiency in statistical programming using both SAS and R
About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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