03/20/2012
Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Tufts CTSI)
Company Information: The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Tufts CTSI) is recruiting for a statistician to work in the Tufts CTSI Research Design Center (RDC). The candidate will be eligible for a Tufts University faculty appointment. Tufts CTSI was established in 2008 with a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) (see The Clinical and Translational Science Awards) as part of the now 60-institution National CTSA Collaboration. Tufts CTSI's mission is to promote collaborative, cross-disciplinary, full-spectrum translational research that will have a substantial impact on how research is done, at Tufts, and beyond (see www.tuftsctsi.org). The CTSI reflects Tufts' unique emphasis on community in biomedical research by including multiple hospitals and health plans, industry leaders, community organizations, and other participants who share our vision, in Massachusetts and nationally. Tufts CTSI provides expertise, support, education, and career development aimed at transforming biomedical research across all of our participating organizations. This includes 43 member organizations, including all schools and affiliated hospitals of Tufts University, other academic partners, a dozen community organizations, industry partners, and others. Among its key resources is the RDC, which provides statistical, study design, editing, and other services to assist investigators frame new projects and submit grant applications. This position will work with other statisticians, epidemiologists, and other staff in providing this key resource to the Tufts CTSI-wide community.

Position Title: Statistician

Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities of this position include providing consultation and biostatistics services to Tufts researchers who are applying for grant funding. The work is collaborative with research departments across the Tufts campus and affiliated organizations. This support is provided in the context of encouraging a high level of interdisciplinary activity. Candidates are expected to be experienced in research study design and analytic approaches compatible with Tufts CTSI programs, and to have excellent communication and consultation skills.

Position Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD degree, with experience working in a consulting capacity. An understanding of the span of biostatistics and study design is required, as is an ability to recognize opportunities to use or develop novel methods. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of experience in biostatistics and working a consulting capacity. Experience in mixed methods and hybrid study design is desirable. Applicants should have strong oral and written communication skills, experience in biomedical research, and excel as a mentor. Candidates are sought to increase the diversity of our faculty.

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Web Site: http://www.tuftsctsi.org/

Application Address: Kelly Hayes Project Coordinator Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington Street, #63 Boston, MA 02111 Phone: (617) 636-5679, fax (617) 636-8023 Email: khayes@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Contact Email: khayes@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Application Deadline: 04/30/2012