• Biostatistician

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Biostatistician

    Responsibilities*

    Assist with cleaning, harmonization, aggregation and statistical analysis of clinical data for a large ophthalmology repository. Support researchers performing health services, population health and outcomes research related to vision. Perform data extraction; assist with data management and database building; maintain dashboards to coordinate data intake and processing; coordinate incoming data into the repository from different sources and staff members; obtain data directly from patient electronic health records to integrate into the repository; prepare grant proposal submissions; perform analyses for manuscripts and journal publications; and assist with regulatory, compliance, and IRB paperwork. Up to 100% remote work permitted.

    Required Qualifications*

    Requires Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics + 2 years of experience curating and performing statistical analysis of electronic health record data; working with large datasets exceeding 20 million electronic health record encounters; using R, Python, and SQL for data analysis and visualization, including base R plot, ggplot, or matplotlib; performing statistical tests (including t-tests and chi-square tests); linear and logistic regression modeling and survival analyses; and performing analyses for manuscripts and journal publications.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    265366

     

    Working Title

     

    Biostatistician

     

    Job Title

     

    Database Analyst/Programmer Sr

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Mobile/Remote

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Ophthal. & Visual Science

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    6/24/2025 - 7/01/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Information Technology