Biostatistician – Academic Research

Sanford Health

Biostatistician collaborating with academic research teams on statistical analysis and project design. Providing educational guidance and assisting with research protocols for healthcare initiatives.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeSioux Falls • North Dakota, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $44 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate, consult and provide technical assistance to team members, and analyze research data.
Assist researchers/scientists with writing grant proposals in the areas of randomization, blinding, power/sample size, study design and statistical methods.
Knowledge of cross-sectional, case-control, cohort and randomized clinical trial study design required, along with a working knowledge of the following statistical principles; general linear mixed models, generalized linear models, longitudinal analysis, general estimating equations, generalized additive models, survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier, Cox PH regression, accelerated failure time models), survey research methods, analysis of surveys, analysis of observational data, propensity score analysis, weighted and un-weighted analysis of field studies.
Knowledge the controls for confounding variables found in heterogeneous human populations such as age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, smoking, diet, etc.
Interpret complex interactions and nonlinearities in data.
Draw conclusions from the analyses and communicate results with researchers/scientists both orally and in writing.
Prepare proof-quality figures, tables, statistical methods and results to summarize analyses for journal publications.
Interact and consult with researchers/scientists to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results.
Demonstrate the ability to provide complete and accurate information to researchers/scientists.
Occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or a related field preferred.
Exceptional candidates with a Master's degree in one of those fields.
Minimum three years of related work experience, may also be considered.
Experience working with the SAS or R software and excellent communications skills in English (both verbal and written) required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Collaborate, consult and provide technical assistance to team members, and analyze research data.
Assist researchers/scientists with writing grant proposals in the areas of randomization, blinding, power/sample size, study design and statistical methods.
Knowledge of cross-sectional, case-control, cohort and randomized clinical trial study design required, along with a working knowledge of the following statistical principles; general linear mixed models, generalized linear models, longitudinal analysis, general estimating equations, generalized additive models, survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier, Cox PH regression, accelerated failure time models), survey research methods, analysis of surveys, analysis of observational data, propensity score analysis, weighted and un-weighted analysis of field studies.
Knowledge the controls for confounding variables found in heterogeneous human populations such as age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, smoking, diet, etc.
Interpret complex interactions and nonlinearities in data.
Draw conclusions from the analyses and communicate results with researchers/scientists both orally and in writing.
Prepare proof-quality figures, tables, statistical methods and results to summarize analyses for journal publications.
Interact and consult with researchers/scientists to ensure proper use of statistical methodology and interpretation of results.
Demonstrate the ability to provide complete and accurate information to researchers/scientists.
Occasional local travel between sites may be required. 🎯 Requirements
Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or a related field preferred.
Exceptional candidates with a Master's degree in one of those fields.
Minimum three years of related work experience, may also be considered.
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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical methodsgeneral linear mixed modelsgeneralized linear modelslongitudinal analysisgeneral estimating equationsgeneralized additive modelssurvival analysispropensity score analysisweighted analysisun-weighted analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationconsultationanalytical skillsinterpretation of datawriting skillspresentation skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingteamwork

Certifications

Ph.D. in biostatisticsPh.D. in statisticsPh.D. in epidemiologyMaster's degree in biostatisticsMaster's degree in statisticsMaster's degree in epidemiology