Senior Biostatistician

About the role

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) at the University of Southern California is seeking a full-time Applied Biostatistician to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who can lead and contribute to advanced statistical analyses, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in impactful research on aging and dementia.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis using statistical programming with a focus on accuracy and reproducibility
• Address missing data using imputation methods and other advanced statistical techniques
• Apply theoretical knowledge and appropriate statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Develop and implement statistical protocols for quality control
• Summarize and communicate findings orally and in written form
• Contribute to the preparation of papers for publication
• Support the development of statistical plans and power analysis for proposal development

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or other quantitative social science field
• Proficiency in R
• Expertise in missing data imputation
• Experience working with large-scale observational cohort studies or surveys
• Familiarity with regression modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings
• Demonstrated research skills, preferably in the form of peer reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Stata and Mplus
• Experience in item response theory or confirmatory factor analysis
• Prior experience designing and leading complex simulation analysis to estimate statistical power for complex analyses and answer empirical methodological questions
• A minimum of 3 years of experience after the completion of PhD

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000.

About The Center For Economic And Social Research (CESR)

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to discovering how people around the globe live, think, interact, age, invest, and make important, life-changing decisions. Our in-depth research and analysis are deepening the understanding of human behavior in a wide range of economic and social contexts. Our ultimate goal: to improve social welfare by informing and influencing decision-making in the public and private sectors. Along the way, we are leading a creative revolution in how scientists conduct social science and economic research through the use of innovative technology.

About The USC Schaeffer Institute

The USC Schaeffer Institute develops evidence-based solutions to address the nation’s most pressing policy issues. It serves as a policy laboratory to develop and test ideas generated by the USC academic community, fosters civic engagement, and provides a forum to reach federal policymakers. Established by an historic gift from Leonard D. Schaeffer in 2024, it houses three flagship programs: the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service, and the Center for Civic Society.

About The Sol Price School Of Public Policy

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The school is composed of overlapping disciplines that generate innovative approaches to critical issues ranging from health-care policy to homelessness, and sustainability to congestion – to name a few. A wide-ranging curriculum, including extensive experiential learning, prepares our graduates to navigate problems that demand multi-layered solutions driven by critical, informed thinking. The Price School, founded in 1929, is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development, and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis.