Biostatistician (Research Scientist, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
Description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks a doctoral-level Biostatistician (Research Scientist, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), non-tenure-track. to serve as a faculty member within the Translational Research Center. This position will play a critical role in advancing the institution’s clinical, translational, and medical education research mission by providing expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and research methodology, while contributing to the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and faculty investigators.
The successful candidate will integrate biostatistical rigor into clinical, translational, and medical education research initiatives, support student scholarship, and contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the biostatistics curriculum within the MD program.
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching and Curriculum Development
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Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of biostatistics instruction within the MD curriculum, including pre-clerkship and clerkship phases
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Participate in the Evidence and Systems-Based Practice (ESP) or equivalent curriculum thread
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Develop teaching materials, case-based learning modules, and applied statistical exercises
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Support integration of biostatistics into clinically relevant learning activities and assessments
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Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum improvement efforts
Research Collaboration and Support
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Provide biostatistical expertise for clinical, translational and medical education research projects across department
Collaborate with clinical faculty to:
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Design research protocols
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Develop statistical analysis plans
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Interpret findings for publication and presentation
Serve as a core resource for:
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Study design and methodology consultation
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Data analysis and statistical modeling
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Facilitate manuscript and grant preparation
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Partner with the Translational Research Center and affiliated research infrastructure to support investigator-initiated and sponsored studies
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Collaborate with faculty on educational research and participate in journal clubs to support faculty professional development
Mentorship and Scholarly Development
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Mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in research design and statistical analysis
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Develop a longitudinal experience in incorporating evidence-based medicine for medical students throughout the clerkships
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Support student scholarly concentrations, research projects, and capstone experiences
Provide guidance on:
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Data analysis workflows
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Statistical interpretation
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Research dissemination (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)
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Contribute to development of a sustainable research mentorship ecosystem
Independent and Collaborative Scholarship
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Maintain an active program of scholarly activity in biostatistics, clinical research, or related areas
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Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and external grant applications
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Participate as a co-investigator or methodological expert on funded research projects
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Present findings at regional and national scientific meetings
Institutional and Service Contributions
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Participate in academic and administrative committees related to research and education
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Contribute to development of institutional research infrastructure and strategy
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Support compliance with IRB, regulatory, and research governance processes
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Engage in collaborative initiatives with Renown Health and other partner organizations
Required Qualifications
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PhD, DrPH in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or closely related field OR Master’s trained with relevant experience working with a medical school.
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Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods relevant to clinical, translational or medical education research
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Experience in collaborative research environments supporting clinicians in developing research projects
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical concepts to non-experts
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience teaching biostatistics or epidemiology to medical or health professions students
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Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, or equivalent)
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Track record of collaborative research
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Experience mentoring trainees in academic medicine
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Familiarity with clinical data environments (e.g., EHR-derived datasets, OMOP, or similar)
Compensation Grade
Research Scientist - I
Assistant Professor – II
Associate Professor - III
Full Professor - IV
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Perks of Working at UNR
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Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
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Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
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No state income tax!
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E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
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Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Contact Information
Search Coordinator, Jenny Trinh at [email protected]
Search Coordinator, Samantha Sipusic at [email protected]
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive,