The Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Biostatistician to work as an integral part of a data analysis center study team. The Biostatistician will collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, and investigators in a variety of fields to manage and analyze complex multicenter longitudinal data. The successful applicant will contribute to the development and application of statistical methods to advance the scientific goals of a national child’s health study.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Statistical Analysis
- Implement differential equation solvers and perform Bayesian statistical analyses to interpret simulation results.
- Apply advanced statistical techniques to analyze data and derive meaningful insights.
Data Curation
- Curate and manage epidemiological data from sources such as the CDC and local public health agencies.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and relevance for ongoing research and analysis.
Custom Code Development
- Write and optimize custom code in R and/or other programming languages to facilitate complex simulations.
- Develop scripts for data processing and simulation tasks.
Model Maintenance
- Maintain and update model code to ensure it remains relevant and effective in addressing key public health questions.
- Implement improvements and refinements to enhance model performance and accuracy.
Literature Review
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on syphilis and HIV epidemiology to inform model development and research strategies.
- Stay updated with current trends and findings in epidemiology to ensure the models reflect the latest scientific knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field.
- One year related experience.
- Demonstrated ability on significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in public health or infectious disease epidemiology.
- Experience in HIV and sexually transmitted diseases epidemiology.
- Familiarity with additional programming languages or statistical software.
- Familiarity with concepts in modeling and simulation analysis.
- Experience in using differential equation solvers and Bayesian statistical methods.
- Solid planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work independently, and work for periods without daily direction from investigators.
Classified Title: Biostatistician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Biostatistician
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($97,600 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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