UNIV-Statistician, College of Nursing

Job Description Summary

The College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position. A demonstrated record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications is essential; ability to successfully compete for grant funding is a must. Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of applied statistics, and ability to succeed in team science. The highest priority will be given to candidates who hold a faculty appointment at an academic institution at the rank of at least Associate Professor, have expertise in clinical trial design and analysis, and have demonstrated leadership in the coordination of multi-site clinical research projects. Faculty appointment to rank will be made at the Associate Professor or Professor level based on the candidate’s experience and career goals. Access to state-of-the-art research facilities will be provided; secondary appointments in departments within MUSC, such as Public Health Sciences and Graduate Studies, may be considered. A start-up package may be negotiable.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Preferred qualifications: 
-    PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field.
-    A history of grantsmanship and productivity in research (e.g., experience with grant writing, submission processes)
-    Record of securing grant funding.
-    The areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of randomized clinical trials including novel designs such as implementation trials, pragmatic designs, and adaptive trials, longitudinal data analysis (e.g., mixed linear models, trajectory analysis, survival analysis), latent variable modeling (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation modeling, cluster analysis, latent class/profile analysis), and causal inference.
-    Programming skills in R, SAS, and SPSS. 
-    Experience collaborating with interprofessional teams.
-    Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Essential Duties
-    Collaborates with PIs in the development of grant proposals.
-    Serves as the statistical investigator on funded and unfunded research projects.
-    Provides statistical consultation to faculty and doctoral students for their research.
-    Teaches statistics and/or research methods courses.
-    Serves on PhD dissertation committees.
-    Mentors faculty and students
-    Serves the College and the University by participating in committees and task forces.
 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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