Job Details

Senior Biostatistician

Position Number: 6950830
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Science - Statistics

Senior Biostatistician
Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose:

This position is for a Senior Biostatistician within Survey Qualitative and Applied Data (SQuAD) at the Brown University School of Public Health. The Senior Biostatistician is a specialist that organizes, analyzes, and interprets data from living organisms. They work mainly with data gathered via medical and behavioral research, which they use to formulate conclusions and make predictions.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience or PhD and one(1) to three(3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

Advanced R, SAS and/or STATA programming knowledge, skills and experience.
Proficiency in SPSS will be helpful but is not necessary.
Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Creation of charts & graphs using Microsoft Excel and Power Point, and analysis of data.
Knowledge of biostatistics, the health care system, and public health
Experience with handling, managing, manipulating, and/or analyzing routinely collected health data,
Advanced data management and analysis abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent judgement and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Leadership and supervision experience preferred.

This is a hybrid eligible position.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 3/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-02-12

Job Posting Title:
Senior Biostatistician

Department:
School of Public Health

Grade:
Grade 10

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.