Staff Biostatistician- Hybrid/Remote - 129469

The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 102 full-time faculty members, 220 voluntary faculty members, 20 physicians employed on MSP agreements, 25 doctors employed by the VA or other facilities, 77 accredited and 13 non-accredited trainees and 100 career staff. Activities are organized in 13 sub-specialty divisions. Annual expenditures across the Department total over $66.5M with a global research portfolio of over $19M. The missions of research, education, and patient care are intertwined and are integral to the goals of the department.

As a leader in research and patient care, the UC San Diego Department of Surgery is committed to providing the latest in expert and compassionate treatment, performing leading-edge research, and training the next generation of top plastic surgeons. UC San Diego Health is currently ranked among America's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

UC San Diego Department of Surgery is in search of an advanced biostatistician for a staff position. Applies extensive knowledge as a research professional with an in-depth understanding of statistical and/or other analysis techniques designed to support research projects of broad scope and complexity. Incumbent with a broad range of research interests are welcome and encouraged to apply; particular attention will be paid to applicants whose areas of interest include outcome research, quality improvement research, and health disparities research.

The incumbent will provide advance statistical support for all phases of health sciences research in the Department of Surgery.

Lead will be expected to manage and support the entire Dept of Surgery Research team, including massive data acquisition, management and maintenance.

Must possess ample experience in supporting a large Dept of Surgery, with approximately 85 clinical faculty and its different divisions. In addition, the incumbent is expected to manage multiple data and projects simultaneously, including complex statistical analysis for large data sets.

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training

• In-depth knowledge of research function.

• Advanced skills associated with statistical analysis, database management, and systems programming. Exceptional computing skills in statistical software and a publication record documenting both self-directed and collaborative research.

• Advanced skills in analysis and consultation.

• Advanced ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

• Advanced project management skills. Ability to lead and influence within and external to project team. Advanced ability to build, foster, and maintain positive and productive professional relationships.

• Advanced research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.

• Advanced ability to think creatively to recommend action steps or strategize solutions relative to research.

• Advanced ability to professionally manage cross-discipline and cross-institute collaborations, acting as an engaged and proactive subject matter expert.

• Knowledge of clinical trial designs.

• Advanced ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and research team members.

• Advanced ability to manage multiple collaborations - multi-tasks.

• Advanced experience designing and analyzing large data, including co-authoring protocols, grant proposals, and peer-reviewed publications.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

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