Research Biostatistician
POSITION DESCRIPTION – Master’s Level Position in Biostatistics or Quantitative Psychology
SETTING: The growing Businelle Lab at the Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) at the NCI Designated Stephenson Cancer Center and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
SALARY: Up to $60,000 per year + benefits based on experience and credentials. There are many opportunities for professional development, including conference attendance and professional statistical trainings.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Provide statistical support on multiple federally funded and pilot studies that use smartphone-based ecological momentary assessments and just-in-time adaptive interventions to address smoking cessation, cannabis cessation/reduction, alcohol cessation/reduction, best practices for ecological momentary assessment, anxiety and depression, and cancer. See active studies here: https://www.businellelab.com/research-projects
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Work with Dr. Businelle and 4 current post-doctoral fellows in analyzing data, and designing and submitting research studies to funding agencies.
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Assist in writing up research results publication. The Businelle lab produces ~25 peer-reviewed publications each year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, quantitative psychology, or related field and experience in conducting collaborative research. Experience with intensive longitudinal data analysis, multilevel modeling, power analysis, and handling missing data is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Preferred experience with large datasets (e.g., using multilevel models to analyze ecological momentary assessment data).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
APPLICATIONS:
Or Apply At: jobs.ou.edu and search 240031
Oklahoma City is a rapidly growing, multicultural metropolitan area with a population of 1.4 million, over 300 days of sunshine annually, affordable cost of living, excellent schools and a wide array of cultural amenities. The OUHSC is the hub of the Oklahoma Health Center, which includes 25 public and private health institutions. Located near the vibrant and growing Oklahoma City (https://www.bricktownokc.com/).
The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For more Information go to www.ou.edu/eoo.