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BSD PHS - Biostatistics
About the Department
Public Health Sciences (PHS) is the home in the Biological Sciences Division to biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research. These core fields in public health research share a focus on the development and implementation of complex analytic methods to understand the determinants of health, the efficacy of experimental treatments, and the structure of health care at the population level. Bringing together these fields in one department underscores their commonality and enhances opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Faculty members lead local, national, and international studies, and also welcome opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Biological Sciences Division and the university. Substantively, our research themes include social and environmental determinants of health, genetics and disease, the economics of health care, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies in public health and clinical care. In terms of methodological expertise, areas in which our faculty has developed innovative approaches include: risk factor measurement; multilevel, clustered and longitudinal data; clinical trials; administrative health data; social networks; and statistical methods to assess the genetic and molecular basis of disease.
Job Summary
The job performs a range of activities to support the statistical design and implementation of research analysis. Uses knowledge of statistics to communicate analyses for research proposals and draft reports detailing their results. Follows objectives and procedures for sampling, randomization, data collection, analysis, and quality control.
The Sr. Biostatistician will be responsible for assisting investigators in the design of both basic science and clinical studies, for assisting in the implementation of these studies (e.g., randomizing treatment assignment, interim monitoring of data quality and outcomes, etc.), and for analyzing the resulting data for presentation and publication. They will be responsible for creating workflows for data management and analysis that are both efficient and reproducible, and for producing publishable displays, both tabular and graphical, of data and analytic results. The Sr. Biostatistician will also be responsible for documenting their work in the form of written reports and sections to be included in grant proposals and manuscripts for publication.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Responsibilities
- Provides statistical guidance in designing studies to answer scientific questions, including basic science experiments, animal studies, clinical trials and population-based studies.
- Advises clinical investigators in collecting, managing and analyzing their data. Generate interim analysis and statistical reports as needed.
- Assist investigators in the interpretation of the results.
- Provides support for generation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication, including writing of Statistical Methods sections.
- Performs a range of activities to facilitate the design of research project and the publication of their results. Uses knowledge of statistics to help develop objectives and statistical procedures for the project.
- Analyzes data and prepares data tables, charts, and graphs for reports. Writes grant proposals for faculty throughout the unit.
- Writes statistical computer programs and reviews computer output for consistency and quality.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Data Analytics.
- At least one course each in mathematical statistics (e.g., point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, large sample theory, asymptotic efficiency, exponential families, decision theory, etc.), linear models, and longitudinal (or panel) data analysis. Course(s) in at least two of the following areas: generalized linear models, categorical data analysis, survey sampling, survival analysis, epidemiological methods, mixed, hierarchical or latent variable models, or multivariate analysis.
- Courses in computer science, especially those focusing on programming essentials, data structures and/or databases, statistical computing and machine learning.
Experience:
- Experience within an academic environment.
- Experimental design including basic science experiments, clinical trials and/or population-based studies, addressing issues such as sampling or recruitment, allocation to treatment(s), randomization strategies, and development of an analytic plan.
- Experience performing sample size and power calculations using both analytical methods, statistical software, and simulations.
- Experience manipulating and analyzing data from electronic medical records or health care claims.
- Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new analytic software and tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts for publication, grant proposals, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in programming for reproducible research methods.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
BSD PHS - Biostatistics
About the Department
Public Health Sciences (PHS) is the home in the Biological Sciences Division to biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research. These core fields in public health research share a focus on the development and implementation of complex analytic methods to understand the determinants of health, the efficacy of experimental treatments, and the structure of health care at the population level. Bringing together these fields in one department underscores their commonality and enhances opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Faculty members lead local, national, and international studies, and also welcome opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Biological Sciences Division and the university. Substantively, our research themes include social and environmental determinants of health, genetics and disease, the economics of health care, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies in public health and clinical care. In terms of methodological expertise, areas in which our faculty has developed innovative approaches include: risk factor measurement; multilevel, clustered and longitudinal data; clinical trials; administrative health data; social networks; and statistical methods to assess the genetic and molecular basis of disease.
Job Summary
The job performs a range of activities to support the statistical design and implementation of research analysis. Uses knowledge of statistics to communicate analyses for research proposals and draft reports detailing their results. Follows objectives and procedures for sampling, randomization, data collection, analysis, and quality control.
The Sr. Biostatistician will be responsible for assisting investigators in the design of both basic science and clinical studies, for assisting in the implementation of these studies (e.g., randomizing treatment assignment, interim monitoring of data quality and outcomes, etc.), and for analyzing the resulting data for presentation and publication. They will be responsible for creating workflows for data management and analysis that are both efficient and reproducible, and for producing publishable displays, both tabular and graphical, of data and analytic results. The Sr. Biostatistician will also be responsible for documenting their work in the form of written reports and sections to be included in grant proposals and manuscripts for publication.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Responsibilities
- Provides statistical guidance in designing studies to answer scientific questions, including basic science experiments, animal studies, clinical trials and population-based studies.
- Advises clinical investigators in collecting, managing and analyzing their data. Generate interim analysis and statistical reports as needed.
- Assist investigators in the interpretation of the results.
- Provides support for generation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication, including writing of Statistical Methods sections.
- Performs a range of activities to facilitate the design of research project and the publication of their results. Uses knowledge of statistics to help develop objectives and statistical procedures for the project.
- Analyzes data and prepares data tables, charts, and graphs for reports. Writes grant proposals for faculty throughout the unit.
- Writes statistical computer programs and reviews computer output for consistency and quality.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Data Analytics.
- At least one course each in mathematical statistics (e.g., point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, large sample theory, asymptotic efficiency, exponential families, decision theory, etc.), linear models, and longitudinal (or panel) data analysis. Course(s) in at least two of the following areas: generalized linear models, categorical data analysis, survey sampling, survival analysis, epidemiological methods, mixed, hierarchical or latent variable models, or multivariate analysis.
- Courses in computer science, especially those focusing on programming essentials, data structures and/or databases, statistical computing and machine learning.
Experience:
- Experience within an academic environment.
- Experimental design including basic science experiments, clinical trials and/or population-based studies, addressing issues such as sampling or recruitment, allocation to treatment(s), randomization strategies, and development of an analytic plan.
- Experience performing sample size and power calculations using both analytical methods, statistical software, and simulations.
- Experience manipulating and analyzing data from electronic medical records or health care claims.
- Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new analytic software and tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare manuscripts for publication, grant proposals, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in programming for reproducible research methods.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Biostatistician
Align your degree to PERM's specialty occupation standard
PERM requires your employer to define a job requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A master's or PhD in biostatistics or statistics strengthens your EB-2 candidacy and simplifies the prevailing-wage determination step.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and federal health agencies file PERM regularly for biostatisticians. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 15-2041 to identify employers who have sponsored this role before.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filtering by green card sponsorship intent saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces biostatistician roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you apply to the right companies from the start.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific job location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the wage level tied to your role before your employer submits the PERM application.
Negotiate a green card commitment in your offer letter
Ask employers to include a PERM sponsorship timeline in your written offer. Many biostatistics hiring managers are familiar with this process; getting the commitment documented before you start protects you if internal priorities shift during the 12- to 18-month PERM process.
Start the I-140 filing as soon as PERM is certified
DOL PERM certification locks in your priority date. Filing the I-140 with USCIS immediately after certification preserves that date, which matters most if you're from a backlogged country and need to track your place in the visa queue.
Green Card Biostatistician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biostatistician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most biostatistician positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Roles with only a bachelor's degree requirement typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's job description and the degree they list as a minimum requirement determines which category USCIS and DOL will use to evaluate the petition.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for biostatisticians?
H-1B visa is temporary status tied to an annual cap and lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The green card process takes longer, typically two to four years for most nationalities at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels, but it removes the recurring renewal cycle and lottery uncertainty that H-1B holders face every few years.
Which industries sponsor biostatisticians for green cards most often?
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies sponsor biostatisticians at the highest volume because clinical trial and drug approval work requires permanent staff. Contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and federal agencies like the NIH and CDC also file PERM regularly. You can verify which specific employers have a filing history by searching DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered to the biostatistician SOC code.
How can I find biostatistician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship intent, which means you can't tell from a standard listing whether an employer will actually file PERM. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this: it surfaces roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to companies that won't support the process.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers during PERM?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification and any pending petition are tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending that long, you may be able to port to a similar role under a different employer using the portability provisions in AC21. An immigration attorney can confirm whether your role qualifies as sufficiently similar.