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Steve Gregorich
University of California, San Francisco
Department of Medicine
3333 California Street, #335D, Box 0856
San Francisco, California 94143, USA
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Job Announcement:
Senior Statistician in Prevention Sciences.
The Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS)
of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Department of Medicine, is currently, seeking
applicants for the position of Senior Statistician.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
I. About CAPS/UCSF
CAPS is a multidisciplinary organization devoted
to the furtherance of practical research, knowledge,
and theory related to HIV/AIDS prevention. CAPS,
with the Prevention Sciences Group (PSG) of
UCSF, employs over 200 scientists and staff
members. The focus is multi-disciplinary including
research into primary, secondary, and tertiary
HIV/AIDS prevention, both nationally and
internationally. In its 14+ years of existence, CAPS
has established an excellent track record of funding,
scientific investigation, publication, and public service.
CAPS also employs several statisticians, allowing the
successful candidate to enjoy a high level of collegial
stimulation in the area of applied statistics.
CAPS is a part of the AIDS Research Institute (ARI)
of UCSF--a network of over a dozen AIDS-related
research centers and organizations located at UCSF.
Although the emphasis of CAPS� research is primarily
prevention, CAPS� affiliation with ARI and PSG allows
for research opportunities at the intersection of
behavioral, epidemiological, and medical science.
II. Job qualifications
II.A. Statistical
The successful candidate will be responsible for design
and analysis of scientific investigations. He/She will
perform statistical analyses and write analysis plans,
statistical sections of protocols, and sections of
integrated reports. A strong interest in statistical
applications and expert knowledge in the following
areas is required: Design of experimental and
observational investigations; general linear models;
generalized linear models; psychometrics; as well as
proficiency in either SAS or SPSS for data management
and statistical analysis. In addition, candidates should
have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Models for longitudinal and clustered data (e.g., multilevel
models, GEE); structural equation modeling; multiple
imputation and likelihood-based approaches to handling
missing data; robust procedures; survival analysis; and
survey sampling. The incumbent will be required to
manipulate and manage complex longitudinal data bases.
He/She may also be responsible for the design of data
bases as well as the supervision and quality assurance
of data entry and the quality control of entered data.
II.B. Other Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities.
(1) A background in prevention and/or behavioral
sciences is strongly desired, including familiarity with
applied behavioral science theories and research.
(2) Excellent interpersonal skills will allow effective
interaction with a variety of investigators and staff.
(3) The successful candidate must be able to collaborate
effectively with a variety of investigators to develop
research proposals, as well as analysis and presentation
strategies. (4) Excellent oral and written communication
skills are necessary. (5) Finally, excellent organizational
skills are required to balance work on different projects
while meeting deadlines in a timely fashion.
II.C. Educational
A Ph.D. in statistics or behavioral sciences with a
quantitative emphasis. A face-to-face interview will be
required of selected candidates.
Salary Range: $56,256.00 - $86,176.00.
UCSF offers a generous benefits package.
Start Date: Immediately.
Please send a cover letter and CV to:
UCSF Human Resources Department
3333 California Street, Suite 305
San Francisco, CA 94143-1202
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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