Biostatistician I

University of Arkansas System

Biostatistician I providing statistical expertise and methodological guidance at UAMS. Collaborating on clinical and epidemiologic research projects with interdisciplinary teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Biostatistics Department’s mission to enhance the quality of research conducted at UAMS by providing statistical expertise and methodological guidance.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to design studies, develop analytic strategies, manage and prepare complex datasets, and conduct statistical analyses using software such as SAS, R, or STATA.
Develop statistical analysis plans, contribute to grant applications, protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, and interpret findings to support research objectives.
Work closely with faculty investigators, research staff, informatics teams, database managers, and research administrators while managing multiple projects with increasing independence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
ONE (1) year of experience conducting inferential statistical analyses.
Experience collaborating with research teams on research projects, grant proposals, and manuscripts.
Experience writing statistical methods and results sections for reports, manuscripts, or grant applications.
Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, STATA, or similar programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
Knowledge of statistical methodologies, study design, and data analysis techniques.
Ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to communicate technical statistical information clearly and effectively.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.
Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
Knowledge of clinical, translational, epidemiologic, or population health research methodologies preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisinferential statistical analysesstatistical methodologiesstudy designdata analysis techniquesdata managementdata preparationstatistical analysis plansgrant writingmanuscript writing

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscritical-thinking skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailindependencecollaborationability to explain complex concepts

Certifications

Master’s Degree in StatisticsMaster’s Degree in Biostatistics