Biostatistician, College of Health Professions and Sciences

The Opportunity

The Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training (CBHRT) within the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) invites applications for a 12-month non-tenured Biostatistician who will provide statistical expertise and support for various clinical research projects focused on health and wellness. Key responsibilities include contributing to the study, design, and analytic plans for clinical trials, research projects, and grant proposals, conducting advanced and complex statistical analyses, interpreting research findings, and preparing manuscripts and technical reports. This role requires a strong background in biostatistics, data analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers from our various departments and schools, including the School of Social Work (SSW), the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), the Department of Health Sciences (DHS), and the School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences (KRS) which includes physical therapy and athletic training. The position is assigned to the main Orlando campus with a projected start date of Fall 2026.

CHPS is home to three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a leader in creating positive community changes by building partnerships that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The college is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center along with the existing College of Nursing and College of Medicine.

UCF is a metropolitan research university built to make a better future for our students and society. We solve tomorrow's greatest challenges through a commitment to academic, inclusive and operational excellence. Leveraging innovative learning, discovery and partnerships, we foster social mobility while developing the skilled talent needed to advance industry for our region, state and beyond. UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local impact, and the integration of technology and learning.

For more information about our college, please visit the College of Health Professions and Sciences website.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a similar field. Candidates who are nearing completion of their Ph.D. are encouraged to apply (Ph.D. required by the start of appointment).

• Knowledge of research design, statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research.

• Experience with statistical programming and use of statistical computer packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, Python, JASP).

• Demonstrated skill in ability to work in a team environment and to simultaneously work on multiple research projects and tasks (e.g., designing studies, analyzing data, report research project findings).

• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate statistical analytic plans and the interpretation of methods and results in written and verbal formats suitable to broad audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful track record in securing extramural funding in the role of Biostatistician.

• Preferred 3+ years' experience in experimental design and statistical support to allied health professionals conducting biomedical, behavioral, and health-related research.

• Experience creating and implementing clinical trial protocols.

• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems.

• Knowledge of and/or experience in conducting meta-analyses/systematic reviews, qualitative research, and/or mixed methods approaches.

• Proficiency in data visualization techniques and software (e.g., BioRender, Tableau, ggplot2).

• Experience with big data analytics and handling large-scale datasets.

• Familiarity with health informatics and electronic health record (EHR) data analysis.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

• Letter of application outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research experience and other qualifications for the position.

• Curriculum Vitae.

• Reference list (including the names and contact information from at least three professional references, not reference letters).

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr.Kim Gryglewicz, search committee chair, at kgryglew@ucf.edu

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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