Statistician at University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Statistician will include:

• Design and conduct statistical analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain statistical models to improve results.
• Perform data cleaning, preparation, and exploratory analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, epidemiologists, health officials, funders and decision-makers, to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present bulletins, reports, visualizations, and dashboards to effectively communicate findings
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data throughout the analysis process.
• Stay current with the latest statistical methods, tools, and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in statistical analysis and modeling.
• At least 3 publications in peer reviewed journals
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, or STATA.
• Strong expertise in statistical methodologies such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, time-series analysis and Bayesian modeling.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data cleaning and preparation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or ggplot2.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and predictive modelling.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques such as Bayesian statistics and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.