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PhD Statistician

RAND Corporation
United States, California, Santa Monica
Aug 29, 2023
Job Type: Regular Position Description Statisticians at RAND work across all research areas, including health policy, labor and population, education and training, criminal and civil justice, national security, aging, and military manpower. These projects often pose novel challenges in design, sampling, measurement, analysis, modeling, imputation, and computing. Statisticians also have the opportunity to perform research in statistical methods, lead research projects, and provide statistical consulting and education to the RAND research community. More information about statisticians at RAND is available at Qualifications Candidates should have strong theoretical training, a genuine interest in applied statistics, and excellent oral and written communication skills. All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. We seek both recent graduates and experienced statisticians with substantial publication records and extensive applied experience. Senior research positions require demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multidisciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, handle significant budget responsibilities, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policymaking audiences. Education Requirements PhD in statistics or biostatistics (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months) Excellent theoretical training and empirical skills, including experiment design, sampling, and modeling Experience Positions are available at all levels of experience. A record of peer-reviewed publications consistent with experience is expected. Writing Sample Required A writing sample is required for this position. Salary Range Associate Researcher: $94,800 - $148,350 Full Researcher: $109,600 - $181,075 Senior Researcher: $149,100 - $252,075 Hiring ranges for Economists, Management Scientists and Physician Researchers are slightly higher than the ranges shown. RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.Successful candidates will be offered employment as an Associate, Full, or Senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Location Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA Special Note Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and consulting experience, and writing sample online as pdf documents. In addition, graduate transcripts (if degree received after 2018) and three letters of recommendation should be sent to . Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet