InMotion Musculoskeletal Istitute
Biostatistician

 This individual will be a key member of the research team at the
 InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute. (S)He will provide knowledge and
 assistance in protocol development and in statistical analysis for our
 clinical research staff as well as for our clinician scientists and
 other principle investigators conducting research either on clinical
 or experimental studies.

 Responsibilities include programming, analysis of data, graphical
 presentation, reporting of results, interpretation and explanation of
 statistical techniques used and making valid inferences. These
 activities are to be executed as appropriate under the guidance of the
 clinical research team, clinician scientist, or principle
 investigators. Direct communication with investigators is expected,
 and this individual will be working independently with investigators
 and other researchers on the InMotion staff or with InMotion partners.

 This individual should have a PhD (preferred) degree in Biostatistics,
 Applied Statistics or a related field Highly preferable is significant
 experience in database design and use. In addition, a minimum of two
 years work experience consistent with that expected of a statistical
 analyst position is required (internships and assistantships apply).

 Special skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

 --Statistics/Methods (required)

 --Familiarity with descriptive statistics and statistical methods such
 as linear statistical models (e.g., analysis of variance and
 regression) and analysis of categorical data and survivorship analysis.

 --Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, R/SPlus, StatXact,
 Stata, Minitab, etc.

 --Knowledge of word processing software (MS Word) including spelling
 and grammar checking tools; knowledge of table creation; knowledge of
 other graphic software packages

 --Knowledge of presentation software and other mediums used for
 presentation purposes, with knowledge of standard graph and chart
 types including scatter plots, line graphs and bar charts.

 --Graphic software knowledge of programs such as Excel, PowerPoint,
 Harvard Graphics, etc.

 Database (highly desired)

 The individual should have expertise and experience in envisioning,
 designing, and implementing registries and databases to be used in
 clinical research settings. This includes designing and pulling
 various reports from the data.

 The individual should have demonstrated excellent writing and
 communication skills and be able to effectively verbally express
 ideas, as well as the ability to interpret statistical data, to
 evaluate reports, research studies and other data, to translate
 technical statistical terminology in terms understandable to
 non-statisticians, and to manage multiple projects with competing
 deadlines in a professional manner.

 (S)He will play a key role at the institute and must therefore have
 outstanding project management skills, have impeccable character and
 integrity, be able to provide leadership from a statistical
 point-of-view in the development of protocols, the analysis of data,
 and the interpretation of data.Previous work in a healthcare or
 medical environment would be an important characteristic for
 consideration of this position.

 Please make all queries to Chris Przybyszewski, Director of Grants &
 Communications, at chris@inmotionmemphis.org.
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