Duke University – Research Statistician
Company Information: Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine, located in Durham, North Carolina, is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. The School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.
Comprised of 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Duke University is seeking a Research Statistician in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (https://biostat.duke.edu/) within the School of Medicine. In 2024, Duke University was ranked as the 6th leading research institution in the US, according to the US News and World Report.
Position Title: Research Statistician
Duties and Responsibilities: This Research Statistician fellow position is funded by multiple NIH projects, e.g., https://tinyurl.com/yy8xwtoq, https://tinyurl.com/bhkr2mm5, and https://tinyurl.com/2f99j7df. The Research Statistician will collaborate closely with Dr. Sheng Luo (https://scholars.duke.edu/person/sheng.luo) and his team to conduct rigorous statistical analyses and support methodological development. Responsibilities include cleaning and managing data, performing longitudinal and survival analyses, developing predictive models, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations, and contributing to grant applications. The application areas include neurological diseases, aging research, cancers, and radiology. The work will involve both methodological research with biostatistics faculty and collaboration with biomedical investigators.
Position Qualifications: A Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field is required. Strong background and experience in statistical programming using R, SAS, or Python, with demonstrated skills in data cleaning, modeling, and visualization are preferred. Prior training in longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, Bayesian methods, and joint modeling is highly desirable. Experience working with clinical or biomedical data, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, or large-scale studies, is a plus. Demonstrated evidence of excellent collaboration, programming, and communication skills.
Salary Range: Competitive
Benefits: We offer a very competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit Duke HR website at www.hr.duke.edu for details.
Website: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/257517/
Application Information: Please apply here: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/257517/ and email sheng.luo@duke.edu CV, contact information for 2-3 references, and a cover letter addressing the research interests.
Contact Email: sheng.luo@duke.edu
Application Deadline:
Company NameDuke University
Company Information
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine, located in Durham, North Carolina, is the youngest of the nation’s top medical schools. The School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where traditional barriers are low, interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced, and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.
Comprised of 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Duke University is seeking a Research Statistician in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (https://biostat.duke.edu/) within the School of Medicine. In 2024, Duke University was ranked as the 6th leading research institution in the US, according to the US News and World Report.
Position TitleResearch Statistician
Duties and Responsibilities
This Research Statistician fellow position is funded by multiple NIH projects, e.g., https://tinyurl.com/yy8xwtoq, https://tinyurl.com/bhkr2mm5, and https://tinyurl.com/2f99j7df. The Research Statistician will collaborate closely with Dr. Sheng Luo (https://scholars.duke.edu/person/sheng.luo) and his team to conduct rigorous statistical analyses and support methodological development. Responsibilities include cleaning and managing data, performing longitudinal and survival analyses, developing predictive models, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations, and contributing to grant applications. The application areas include neurological diseases, aging research, cancers, and radiology. The work will involve both methodological research with biostatistics faculty and collaboration with biomedical investigators.
Position Qualifications
A Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field is required. Strong background and experience in statistical programming using R, SAS, or Python, with demonstrated skills in data cleaning, modeling, and visualization are preferred. Prior training in longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, Bayesian methods, and joint modeling is highly desirable. Experience working with clinical or biomedical data, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, or large-scale studies, is a plus. Demonstrated evidence of excellent collaboration, programming, and communication skills.
Salary RangeCompetitive
Benefits
We offer a very competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit Duke HR website at www.hr.duke.edu for details.
Position or Company Websiteduke.edu
Application Instructions
Please apply here: https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/257517/ and email sheng.luo@duke.edu CV, contact information for 2-3 references, and a cover letter addressing the research interests.