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Job Description

The Palliative and Advance Illness Research (PAIR) Center seeks a Senior Research Specialist to collaborate with PAIR Center faculty on development and implementation of statistical analysis plans for randomized controlled trials and observational studies related to critical care outcomes research and serious illness care. Studies include large-scale, pragmatic RCTs, highly controlled efficacy trials, hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials, and large observational studies. He or she will work with PAIR Center faculty, collaborators, and trainees to determine which methods to use to address research questions as well as develop novel methods that advance the field of serious illness care research. Duties include developing and executing analysis plans for clinical trials; conducting complex sample size calculations; and working with faculty to develop and publish novel methods that advance the PAIR Center’s mission. The Research Specialist will also make significant contributions to grants and proposals; guide the design of new studies and randomization schemes; and contribute to publishing manuscripts in the primary literature.

Position contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Statistics or a related field and at least 3 years of experience.

A doctoral or advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must be proficient in SAS and/or R. Familiarity with STATA is preferred. Experience with instrumental variable analyses, complier average treatment effect analyses, and stepped-wedge randomized trials strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have a track record of scholarship in healthcare outcomes research, health services research, clinical trials, and in the preparation of manuscripts and/or grants. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with collaborators are considered key qualifications.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$50,684.00 - $91,232.00

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.