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The MSU Center for Statistical Training and Consulting is a professional service and research unit at Michigan State University. We support research and provide training, grant development, and consulting in statistics for faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Position Title:
Specialist - Research
Duties & Responsibilities:
CSTAT has an open slot for a Specialist; we intend to fill it with someone who has the skills of a Senior Biostatistician. The Specialist will work with the Director and Associate Director to carry out CSTAT’s mission and will provide statistical consulting services directly to our clients. This includes: assisting with grant development and sponsored research; serving as the statistician on projects; preparing bids (cost estimates); offering clients resources and advice on research design and statistical methods; explaining concepts, methods, and how to run or interpret statistical analyses.
Position Qualifications:
•Doctorate degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field including other doctoral degrees with a strong quantitative emphasis. •Experience with collaborative grant writing and funded research. •Broad knowledge of research design issues and approaches pertinent to experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational studies. •Extensive repertoire of knowledge and skills related to applied statistical methodologies, particularly those frequently used in the biomedical, clinical, and health sciences. •Expertise with a wide range of statistical software. •Interest in biomedical, clinical, health, and community-based research. •Highly self-motivated, excellent organizational and project management skills, detail oriented. •Two or more years of post-PhD related and extensive experience in statistical consulting, research, or data management and analysis. •Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills with proven ability to be successful working both independently and in teams.
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with degree and experience.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package
Web Site:
www.cstat.msu.edu
Application Address:
To Apply: Visit http://www.jobs.msu.edu to create an application profile. You will then be able to upload all requested materials into your profile for our review.
Contact Email:
Application Deadline:
05/30/2013
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