Biostatistician III

Biostatistician III

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators who are transforming healthcare through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. With more than 1,500 students, we offer a comprehensive range of programs, including the Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing. Our programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of today's healthcare landscape, equipping graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing.

The School of Nursing Health Statistics and Data Science Core is seeking a collaborative and analytically driven Biostatistician III to join our research team. In this role, you will serve as a key statistical partner to faculty investigators, supporting a broad portfolio of research studies and funded projects that advance nursing science, healthcare outcomes, and population health. You will independently manage multiple projects while providing expert statistical consultation, advanced data analysis, programming support, and interpretation of research findings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized faculty and researchers, contributing to high-impact research from study design through publication.

You will play an integral role in developing statistical analysis plans, conducting sophisticated analyses, preparing manuscripts and grant applications, and helping ensure scientific rigor across research initiatives. As a Biostatistician III, you will have the opportunity to apply advanced statistical methods, collaborate on interdisciplinary research teams, and continuously expand your expertise by learning and implementing innovative analytical approaches. You will also support the School's educational mission through statistical consultation and workshops for faculty, students, and research staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Position requires a minimum of a Doctoral degree in (bio) statistics or related field and no relevant experience, or a Master's degree in (bio) statistics or related field and 2 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in (bio) statistics or related field and 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience Demonstrated experience contributing to clinical trials, clinical research studies, or other research projects involving statistical analysis.
• Experience preparing statistical reports, academic manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, or other written summaries of analytical results.
• Thorough experience with R and SAS programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in (bio) statistics or closely related field and two or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with extramural grants and contracts.
• Experience supporting federally funded or industry-sponsored research projects.
• Experience serving as a lead statistician on clinical research studies or clinical trials.
• Experience conducting latent variable modeling.
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing guidance to junior staff, students, or collaborators.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools or methodologies to support data analysis and research activities.
• Proficiency with R and/or Python and other statistical or data visualization platforms.

Other Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of R and SAS programming and statistical methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SPSS, Stata, Mplus, Tableau, Excel, Access, or other data management, visualization, and analytical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse interdisciplinary teams, investigators, and external collaborators.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality, reproducibility, and scientific integrity.

The Duke University School of Nursing is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical scholarship. The Health Statistics and Data Science Core provides critical methodological and analytical support to faculty researchers engaged in innovative studies that improve health outcomes, advance healthcare delivery, and address complex healthcare challenges. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading investigators and contribute to meaningful research that influences practice, policy, and patient care.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives. All members of our community share responsibility for fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.