LGBTQ+ Health Research Biostatistician/Data Scientist

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the required qualifications below, highly desired candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, biomedical data science, or related field
• Proficient in R and/or python (in addition to at least one of the following: SAS or STATA)
• Proficient in SQL
• Expert in analytic methods for longitudinal data
• Proficient in working with multiple data types from multiple data sources in a single analysis
• Experience with static and dynamic/live data visualization tools
• Background and experience in LGBTQ+ health, LGBTQ+ health care, and/or LGBTQ+ health research
• Interest in working with team members and trainees with different levels (from undergraduate students to university faculty) of statistical sophistication and enhancing capacity building on analytical skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or related field and at least 5 years of experience or Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Proficient in at least two of R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA. 
• Skills in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces.
• Outstanding ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated excellence in at least one area of expertise, which may include coordinating studies; statistical methodology such as missing data, survival analysis, statistical genetics, or informatics; statistical computing; database design (e.g., expertise in RedCAP or MySQL); graphical techniques (e.g., expertise in Illustrator).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/fine grasping. 
• Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
   

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