BIOSTATISTICS POSITIONS

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) seek candidates for several positions in Biostatistics, including a Director of Biostatistics, a Senior Biostatistician and Master’s level Biostatisticians. The Program currently provides biostatistics and data management support for investigators in the Department of Pediatrics, the Arkansas Children's Hospital, and ACHRI.

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Director of Biostatistics

The Director’s position will be at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor and is responsible for the daily oversight and scientific direction of the Biostatistics Program. This individual will supervise the faculty and staff of the of the Program, provide senior-level statistical and study design expertise for the development of grant applications and for ongoing studies, interact with clinical investigators on the design, implementation, and analysis of studies, pursue new opportunities for programmatic growth and research funding, and direct the recruitment of new staff for the program.

Qualified candidates must have a have a Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics, a minimum of seven to ten years experience in clinical research. The successful candidate should have a strong record of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, outstanding communications skills, strong and proven experience managing statisticians as well as leadership and team skills, and a professional orientation toward service. Faculty appointment will be at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Pediatrics.

Senior Biostatistician

We are searching for a Senior Biostatistician to staff the expanding Biostatistics program in the department of Pediatrics and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics and have progressed to the rank of either Associate or Full Professor.

A strong candidate is expected to have the ability to help develop a long-term vision for the program, to supervise and mentor junior faculty, and to actively participate in collaborative research with faculty and other investigators. The candidate should have a strong record of collaborative research, outstanding communication skills, and a strong record of leadership and team skills.

Biostatistician- Master’s Level

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Biostatistician will be responsible for providing statistical expertise in the design, evaluation, and analysis of research studies as well as in the presentation and publication of research findings. Qualified candidates must have an M.S. in Statistics or in Biostatistics, a minimum of 3 years experience in a clinical/biomedical research environment, and experience in major database and statistical software packages such as Microsoft Access, SAS, SPSS or STATA.
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The UAMS Department of Pediatrics employs over 210 faculty members and over 80 residents.  Arkansas Children’s Hospital is among the largest children’s hospitals in the United States. Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Little Rock is an exceptionally family-oriented community combining Southern civility and friendliness, affordable housing, quality school options, a mild climate, excellent cultural and artistic venues, professional minor league sports, world class hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities plus extraordinary natural beauty.  With a population in excess of 500,000, Greater Little Rock offers the most desirable features of large cities without sacrificing ease of access and convenience. For more information, please see our website:  www.uams.edu/pediatrics.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a sample of scientific research papers, and the names and addresses of at least 3 references to: Mario A. Cleves, Ph.D., Biostatistics Search Committee Chair, UAMS Department of Pediatrics, 1120 Marshall Street, Slot 512-40, Little Rock, AR 72202, Email: ClevesMarioA@uams.edu