CALL FOR THE SELECTION OF A BIOSTATISTICIAN (Ref.2024-11-SG/83)

  1. OBJECT

A competitive selection process, based on qualifications and interviews, is open for awarding a 12-month CoCoCo contract. The contract designated for a data scientist/biostatistician who will be hosted by the Molecular and Pharmaco-Epidemiology Unit of the Department of Experimental Oncology, running from January 1, 2025, to December 30, 2025.

 

  1. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Those who possess the following requirements and/or qualifications can participate in the selection:

  • or MSc. in biostatistics-related subjects (statistics, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, etc.)
  • Programming skills (SAS, R, preferable)
  • Good English level

 

  1. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s degrees in Biostatistics or Medical Statistics or equal experience.
  • Prior experience working with large-scale datasets using high-performance computing environments is desirable.
  • Attention to details
  • Ability to multitask, work and learn independently, and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to work in a team and desire to collaborate with other biostatisticians in the group is essential.
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery of results.
  • Experience with cancer studies and epidemiology.
  • Experience with database construction and maintenance.

 

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected person will be involved in the following activities:

  • Perform univariate and multivariate analyses of clinical and biological data, with possible application of machine learning approaches for –omics data.
  • Participate in the study design and interpretation of results.
  • Contribute to statistical analysis process optimization and standardization.
  • Participate in the development of scientific databases and their application in clinical studies.
  • Writing study protocols and documentation.
  • Draft scientific papers.

 

  1. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION

The application for participation in the selection must be submitted on the website https://www.research.ieo.it/careers-and-jobs/ , by clicking on "apply" on the page dedicated to the publication of the vacancy for the scholarship described above.

 

Posted on 11th November 2024