The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Our Department of Epidemiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Biostatistician. The purpose of this position is to work within the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) assisting various groups and personnel with scientific research, applied and theoretical statistical analysis, data quality, and report design. This position will work on a variety of research and data management projects. The position also will conduct independent research using the NACC database. This involves working with various personnel at UW, both at the faculty and staff level, including research scientists, computer professionals, and administrators. Good communication skills are essential in dealing with these groups.
NACC facilitates collaborative research among 29 Alzheimer's Disease Centers (ADCs) funded by the National Institute on Aging, and is in its second 5-yr funding cycle with a budget of approximately $15M. NACC maintains a database of clinical and neuropathological data collected from the ADCs, and also funds and oversees investigator -initiated collaborative research projects among ADC investigators; these projects define and collect data specific for their research needs. In addition, NACC provides data management and statistical consulting/analysis for investigator-initiated collaborative R01s which are independently funded by the NIA. This position is integral to the success of NACC, and it is vital that the person occupying this position possesses the ability to work with investigators and other personnel from diverse backgrounds (i.e. neurology, neuropathology, psychiatry, genetics, computer analysts, administrators) and multiple institutions. This will be a very visible position, reflecting the outstanding quality of research at the University of Washington.
This individual needs to understand research and database complexities to perform independent research as well as assist researchers from many disciplines across the country. They must also understand the complexities of dementia terminology and be able to apply this understanding research design and analyses. Inherent to success in this position is the ability to conduct research using the NACC database. This includes selecting topics, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts for submission to scientific journals; including QA/QC activities such as statistical data pattern monitoring and report preparation. This person will also assist Researchers/Investigators from ADCs nationwide in using and analyzing data from the NACC database and other sources. This includes, but is not limited to, ADC researchers conducting analysis on NACC data, analysis of NACC collaborative projects data, analysis of data collected by R01s assisted by NACC, internal NACC data analysis, and development of statistical methods. Finally, this individual will work with the NACC Methods Group, the NACC Data Group, and the NACC Administrative Group to insure that a clear communication path is maintained so that database design, data collection design, project tracking design, and data request/queries are appropriate not only to NACC but all ADRC researchers and the National Institute of Aging (NIA).
Requirements:
Masters in Biostatistics or Statistics.
At least one year of experience in research including applied or theoretical statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and other research project duties.
At least one year of experience with data management and data collection design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work toward deadlines both independently and as a member of a team.
Strong individual project management skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Capacity to work professionally and diplomatically interface with a variety of constituencies involved in AD research nationwide.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Experience or strong interest in Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
Experience with SAS, R, STATA, and S-Plus programming.
Experience with data management and data collection design.
Experience using relational databases, especially Oracle.
Condition of Employment: Project or grant deadlines will require occasional flexibility in the work schedule.
Out-of-state travel is required to attend semi-annual meetings of the ADC Directors and Clinical Core Leaders, as well as other scientific conferences. Attendance at various task force meetings may also be necessary.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
To Apply:
Go to www.washington.edu/jobs Create a profile, then search for Requisition (Req)# 43861.
Contact info:
Leah Polito
Health Sciences Human Resources
206-616-4432
polito@u.washington.edu