Biostatistician
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The JPS Center for Epidemiology & Healthcare Delivery Research (CEHDR) invites applications for an institutionally funded Biostatistician position. CEHDR is a multidisciplinary research group embedded within a safety-net health system that aims to enhance care delivery, advance health equity, and improve population health.
This position will collaborate with researchers, healthcare providers, and operational teams to conduct epidemiologic and health services research in our Care Delivery Lab and Pharmacoepidemiology Lab. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise or interest in applying methods for causal inference and risk prediction to generate evidence that informs care decisions. Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and managing databases derived primarily from routinely collected healthcare data (e.g., electronic health records)
• Developing analysis plans for experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational study designs
• Implementing statistical analysis plans and generating results
• Preparing detailed descriptions of analyses and findings for manuscripts
• Actively seeking new knowledge of methods for data management and analysis
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
JPS Health Network is an urban, public healthcare system in Fort Worth, TX that has supported healthier lives for more than a century and was recognized as the #1 hospital in America by Washington Monthly in 2020. The network comprises a 583-bed teaching hospital and more than 40 community health centers. The network promotes a culturally rich and patient-focused environment by hiring a diverse group of talented, compassionate team members with a heart for public service. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a low cost of living; vibrant arts, music, and culture; diverse recreational activities; and is consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Live by US News & World Report.
HOW TO APPLY
Graduate training (MPH, MS, MSPH) in biostatistics or epidemiology is required. Strong interpersonal and project management skills are highly valued. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable. Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae through our online application system: https://bit.ly/jps_biostat.
Location: Fort Worth,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Rohit Ojha
Phone: 817-702-5916
Email: jpscehdr@jpshealth.org
Website: https://jpshealthnet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/21570?c=jpshealthnet