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Closing Date:

04/06/2025

Type of Position:

Biostatistician

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at

askrecruitment@uams.edu

.

Department:

COM | Biostatistics Faculty/Staff

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a highly motivated Biostatistician to support the Biostatistics Department’s mission of enhancing the quality of research conducted at UAMS. The Biostatistician will provide expert statistical guidance to UAMS investigators, assisting in protocol and grant development, data analysis, and statistical programming. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of Biostatistics Faculty or advanced research staff to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience (may be substituted with additional education).

• Proficiency in statistical programming languages, preferably SAS and/or R.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Additional experience in a research setting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assist investigators with protocol and grant development.

• Perform data preparation, introductory to intermediate-level data analysis, and statistical programming using SAS, R, or SPSS.

• Support faculty and investigators in the preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.

• Collaborate with researchers across UAMS campuses in clinical, basic, and population health sciences.

• Work closely with informaticists, database managers, and research administrators.

• Assist faculty in meeting the educational goals of the department.

• Other duties assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact

askrecruitment@uams.edu

for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Visa sponsorship, Shift work,

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