Post Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
Department of Epidemiology, Division of Preventative Medicine
Unit of U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC)

Lead Biostatistician

Location: WRAIR, at the Forest Glen annex in Silver Spring, MD or in Chevy Chase, MD

Job Summary: Perform biostatistical and epidemiologic analysis to assess the magnitude, reliability, validity, and precision of associations (e.g., between exposures and disease) and make inferences about target populations using data from samples of those populations. Prepare technical reports, summarization of results and interpretations of statistical analyses of research data. Develop statistical/mathematical models in the evaluation of epidemiological data. Collaborate with departmental researchers to determine study protocols and analysis plans, develop and deliver departmental analytical reports and oral/visual presentations to professional groups.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Science combined with a minimum of 5 years experience or a PhD with 3 to 5 years of experience. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Requires advanced training in biostatistics. Additional training in economic analytical modeling in a medical environment is highly desirable. Requires theoretical expertise and experience in generalized linear models, survival analyses, proportional hazards, and other types of multivariate statistical models. Must be able to develop and deliver analytical reports and oral/visual presentations to professional groups.

Strong working knowledge of statistical software (i.e. SAS or STATA) and Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with clinical decision software to explore the effects of discounting, variations in clinical assumptions, and other aspects of sensitivity analysis in cost and cost effectiveness analyses preferred.

Training or experience in developing predictive models for success/failure in large populations using risk factors of various strength and positive predictive value very useful. Strong writing skills, preferably demonstrated by one or more published articles as author or co-author. Experience or familiarity with military preventive medicine issues, military populations, military structure, and ability to interact with military leadership and other personnel very useful.

Position will require travel to meetings and conferences when necessary.

National Career Readiness Certificate preferred.

Duration: 1 year, up to 5 years

All applications must be submitted online at
www.logisticshealth.com  for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until
5:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

Logistics Health Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.