Assistant Research Professor - Biostatistician: Translational Research & Clinical Trial Specialist

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

City of Hope is recruiting a biostatistician for a non - tenure track faculty appointment to support clinical trials and pre-clinical / translational research in partnership with Dr. Terence Williams from Radiation Oncology and Drs. Tanya Dorff & Christine Lovly from Medical Oncology. This will be a joint appointment in both the Department of Radiation Oncology and Department of Medical Oncology at a rank and salary consistent with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. You will have the opportunity to work with clinical leaders at City of Hope, along with other physician-scientists, translational science researchers, and key collaborators across the City of Hope system. Study priorities will be set by Drs. Williams, Dorff, and Lovly.

You will contribute to cancer research across the City of Hope System by leading clinical study design (including trials) and analysis that results in high-quality presentations, publications, and grant applications. You will also strive to innovate and elevate the academic reputation of City of Hope, both nationally and internationally. Desired experience within Oncology or Hematology, knowledge of small animal study designs and/or ability to write efficient programs in R.

As a successful candidate, you will:
• Engage in clinical research at City of Hope, attending critical meetings and developing statistics tools for the faculty in close consultation with the clinical leaders.
• Establish a publication and funding track record with faculty in the program.
• Contribute to science via collaborative research, driving study/trial design and analysis, and co-authoring papers and protocols.
• Serve as statistician on clinical studies and trial protocols.
• Develop, evaluate and make publicly available computer code following principles of reproducible research.
• Develop novel statistical methodologies.
• Deliver talks on the results of the research.
• Maintain current knowledge of and contribute to advancements in the field by participating in professional organizations and scientific conferences, reading industry journals, and publishing in high-impact journals.

Your qualifications should include:
• Doctorate in applied biostatistics/statistics or similar field and have a demonstrable record of accomplishments.
• Experience (minimum of 1-3 years) in designing and/or analyzing clinical trials. For recent graduates, doctoral level course work may substitute for this requirement.
• Excellent computing skills and a publication record documenting both self-directed and collaborative research. For recent graduates, work in progress manuscripts may substitute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to initiate and hold conversation, whether in person, by email, by phone, etc.
• High energy and enthusiasm for oncology clinical research.
• Ability to manage multiple collaborations and tight timelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and research team members.
• Ability to build, foster, and maintain positive and productive professional relationships.
• Ability to professionally manage cross discipline and cross institute collaborations, acting as an engaged and proactive subject matter expert.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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