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Closing Date:

12/20/2024

Type of Position:

Biostatistician

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Department:

COM | Biochem & Molecular Histone Epigenet

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

A Biostatistician position is available in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UAMS. This position will provide comprehensive statistics and informatics support to the laboratory of Dr. Alan Tackett, including but not limited to power calculations, proteomics and genomics data analysis, omics integration, manuscript preparation and figure generation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics or related field PLUS one (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics or related field.
• Expertise in a statistical programming language, preferably R and/or Python. Expertise with proteomics and genomics data analysis.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive analyses of research data, ensuring accurate interpretation and presentation of results.
• Apply appropriate statistical methods tailored to the specific research questions and data structures.
• Develop, debug, and optimize scripts and workflows using programming languages such as R and Python.
• Manage data processing and analysis in Windows and Linux operating system environments.
• Collaborate with researchers to design studies, establish data collection methods, and determine analysis plans.
• Create clear and concise reports, visualizations, and documentation to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain and update statistical models and programming pipelines to adapt to evolving research needs
• Other Duties As Assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact

askrecruitment@uams.edu

for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Visa sponsorship, Shift work,

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