Biostatistician

At Centerstone’s Research Institute (CRI), we conduct research to prevent and cure mental illness and addiction. We also work to translate research into meaningful clinical practices and implement research-based strategies in real-world settings, thereby reducing the research-to-practice gap. CRI’s workforce is interdisciplinary and comprised of Physicians, Psychologists, Dissemination and Implementation Scientists, Counselor Educators, Program Evaluators, Social Workers, Public Health Advisors, Biostatisticians, Clinical Transformation Specialists, Design Thinking Experts, and others. We collaborate with Academic Medical Schools, Universities, Statewide Mental Health and Public Health Departments, and Veteran-Serving Institutions in much of our work. Centerstone’s Research Institute is a company of Centerstone, the nation’s largest nonprofit mental health company who provides community-based behavioral health care, substance-abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. If you think you’re a good match to join Centerstone’s Research Institute, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

Job Qualifications:

M.S. or equivalent in biostatistics, statistics, or a related scientific field. At least 2 years of professional experience in clinical research or other academic or social science setting. Demonstrated experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, NVIVO). Demonstrated expertise in qualitative, mixed methods, and quantitative research. Skills in advanced statistical analysis included but not limited to: Structural Equation Modeling, Multilevel Modeling, Time Series Analyses, Intent to Treat. Expertise must be demonstrated via first and co-authored publications using advanced methods and analyses. Work samples will be requested upon invitation to interview.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Centerstone Leaders and Academic Partners/Affiliate Investigators to design research and evaluation studies and protocols. Contributes advanced knowledge of scientific methods and statistics to assist with specification of hypotheses, study design, and the analysis plan. Writes sections of funding application(s) (e.g., PCORI, NIH, SAMHSA) in areas consistent with areas of expertise. In areas of funded research, and as applicable, assists with the implementation of studies and protocols. Leads qualitative and quantitative analyses, including advanced statistical analyses where applicable. Disseminates outcomes via scientific (e.g., conference presentations, publications) and non-scientific (e.g., media, print) mechanisms. Facilitates translation of research to practice (e.g., novel treatments for target populations, novel implementation methods). Communicates (e.g., training, didactics, supervision, presentations) research information routinely with Centerstone leadership, managers, and staff. Routinely leads training opportunities to disseminate knowledge of scientific methods and data analyses to others within the Research Institute. Upholds professional ethics and maintains compliance with federal regulations.

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Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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