Biostatistician II

Position Number: 9868215
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Science - Statistics

Biostatistician II

Job Summary

The Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource (CBSR) at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) of the University of Utah is seeking a staff statistician to carry out statistical analyses in collaboration with cancer investigators.

We are a group of biostatisticians in CBSR engaged in a wide range of collaborations from basic science, high-dimensional multi-omics data analyses, translational research, epidemiology studies, biomarker selection, to clinical trials at HCI. We interact with other data scientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, epidemiologists, psychometricians, health economists, survey design researchers, and systematic review experts within the campus. Focus research areas include, although not limited to, the design of clinical trials, observational studies, longitudinal and survival analysis, epidemiologic modeling, Bayesian analysis, modern causal inference, biomarkers analyses, statistical genetics and genomics, computational statistics, systematic review methodology, structural equations modeling, and muti-omics analysis.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve -- which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming -- with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Provides basic statistical analysis and programming support
2. Reviews data for discrepancies, interacts with data managers, and creates analysis datasets
3. Prepares and communicates statistical results in written and oral summary
4. Conforms to statistical programming and analysis standards
5. Works collaboratively with supervising and other statisticians in supporting project needs
6. Collaborates and communicates effectively with cancer researchers and multidisciplinary research teams.

Problem Solving
Employees in this position work on multiple tasks simultaneously and, as such, may have competing deadlines or time constraints which may require consultation with their supervisor. Employees may encounter concerns about study design, statistical, or data issues in a project they are working on. Employees should discuss these issues and concerns with a supervising statistician before proceeding on the project.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Biostatistician, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Bachelor's degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a related field. A master's or doctoral degree with several years of directly related experience is preferred.

Candidates should have familiarity with standard statistical methods and the ability to apply appropriate statistical approaches to research questions. General programming skills and proficiency in at least one statistical programming language, such as SAS, R, or Python, are preferred, along with the ability to independently learn new programming skills and troubleshoot and solve challenging programming problems.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred. The successful candidate should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, work effectively both independently and collaboratively, and communicate statistical concepts and results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relevant research or work experience is preferred.

Experience with large language models (LLMs), domain-specific language models, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, or cloud computing environments is highly desirable but not required. Familiarity with the capabilities and limitations of chatbots and other AI-assisted tools, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies, is also preferred.

Experience with the analysis and integration of high-dimensional multi-omics data, including, but not limited to, genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and microbiome data, is preferred but not required. Familiarity with relevant bioinformatics or statistical workflows, including data preprocessing, quality control, analysis, visualization, and biological interpretation, would be an advantage.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46350B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01216 - HCI CANCER BIOSTATISTICS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $43,796 to $70,591
Close Date: 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9868215"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209976

Job Details