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Faculty - Rank to be Determined - Department of Internal Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedFaculty - Rank to be Determined - Department of Internal Medicineat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Purpose:

The faculty biostatistician will be working with the department of Internal Medicine residents, fellows and faculty to educate and assist them with developing research projects. This includes the write up, statistical analysis, data gathering, documentation, journal and conference paper submissions and other elements.

Duties:

· Assist residents, fellows and faculty in developing experimental designs for research studies and writing statistical analysis plans.

· Analyze research data and prepare statistical reports related to program goals – maintain sophisticated database of all reports, surveys, and research documentation.

· Provide research support to residents, fellows and faculty in Department of Internal Medicine.

· Write reports of the statistical methods and results of statistical analyses.

· Provide consultation and advice on statistical design and analysis, and collaborative research throughout the Department of Internal Medicine.

· Develop sample methods, determine sample size and draw samples of populations to be studied.

· Provide the most appropriate statistical procedures for evaluation of outcome of studies and a wide variety of statistical procedures including, but not limited to, categorical data analysis, exploratory and graphical methods, analysis of variance, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, time series analysis, logistical regression, survival analysis, spatial analysis, and non-parametric methods.

· Support the preparation of peer-reviewed publications.

· Contribute as a statistical reviewer and editor for other manuscripts produced by the Department.

· Assemble research materials and draft summaries for internal and external reports.

· Facilitate research business operations by serving as liaison for the Department related to research efforts.

· Teach statistics sessions for residents/faculty, present at didactics to help residents with statistical analysis understanding.

· Attend, participate and provide input at monthly resident journal club.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

· PhD degree required.

· 3-5 years of experience in research, statistical analysis, and working with students and faculty

· Ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate action to effect resolution.

· Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external units.

· Ability to prioritize under circumstances of tight deadlines and competing tasks.

· Proficiency in database management and statistical analysis.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.