Position Title: Associate Research Scientist

Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the position include: 1) providing expert biostatistical consultation and collaboration on study design, implementation, analysis and the preparation of protocols, grants and manuscripts for multiple projects; 2) planning and performing comprehensive analyses for many types of cancer studies; 3) training clinical faculty in the principles of biostatistics and study design; 4) providing statistical reviews for the Cancer Center’s Protocol Review Committee and 5) attending investigator research meetings in different cancer disease groups. Some supervision of support staff may be required.

Position Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD by the start of appointment in statistics, biostatistics or a closely related field. This position requires the ability to do collaborative research with clinician scientists in the Cancer Center. Experience in the design and analysis of cancer related research studies is essential. The ability to work independently on several different projects with a range of investigators across a variety of clinical disciplines is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with proficiency with statistical computer languages such as SAS, R, S-plus etc. are a must.

Salary Range: Contingent on education and experience.

Benefits: Yale University offers extraordinarily competitive and comprehensive benefits, as part of a long-standing commitment to the health and well-being of its faculty and staff.

Web Site: www.ycas.yale.edu

Application Address: Applicants should send a single PDF file that contains a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names of at least three professional references, and a statement of research interests. Review of applications will commence on July 15, 2012 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. For additional information and inquiries, and to submit an application, please contact: Yale Center for Analytical Sciences 300 George Street Suite 555 New Haven, CT 06520-8034 Email correspondence: biostatistics.search@yale.edu

Contact Email: alicia.lakomski@yale.edu

Application Deadline: 07/15/2012