st: statistician position

[frone@ria.buffalo.edu]

Below is a position announcement for a statistician.  Please pass on to 
anyone who might be interested.  Questions should be directed to the 
individual listed in the announcement. 

Senior Statistician:  The State University of New York at Buffalo;  The 
Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) at the State University of New York 
at Buffalo, a national leader in the study of alcohol and substance abuse, 
is seeking candidates for a research scientist with expertise in 
statistics. This position is a permanent (comparable to tenured) New York 
State Civil Service Research Scientist position and may be filled at 
either a junior or senior level, depending on qualifications.  The 
candidate would be expected to work collaboratively with other RIA 
research scientists in the development of grant submissions (particularly 
sections concerning design, data analyses, and statistical power) and to 
provide consultation and assistance in data analyses for ongoing research 
projects.  The candidate would also assist in the development of 
workshops/symposia to advance the overall statistical expertise of RIA. 
Candidates with research interests in statistics or in other substantive 
areas would be provided protected time for these pursuits. 
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or 
in any Social or Health Science field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, 
Economics, Epidemiology), and relevant postdoctoral experience. Candidates 
must have expertise and practical experience with advanced statistical 
techniques applicable for longitudinal studies and clinical trials (e.g., 
Structural Equation and Linear Growth Modeling, Multilevel Modeling, 
Survival Analyses) and statistical issues (e.g., addressing missing data, 
power analyses, testing mediation and moderation).  Excellent oral and 
written communication skills are essential and experience in collaborative 
research is preferred.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter outlining 
research/statistical training and experience, curriculum vitae, relevant 
publications, and 3-5 letters of reference to Statistical Search 
Committee, Research Institute on Addictions, 1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 
14203.  Applications from women and minority candidates are particularly 
welcome. Inquiries concerning this position may be sent to 
Leonard@ria.buffalo.edu.  More information about RIA is available on the 
RIA website at http://www.ria.buffalo.edu.  Applications will be reviewed 
beginning January 1 and will continue until the position is filled. 
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter. 


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Michael R. Frone, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Research Institute on Addictions
State University of New York at Buffalo
1021 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14203

Office:    716-887-2519
Fax:        716-887-2477
E-mail:     frone@ria.buffalo.edu
Internet: http://www.ria.buffalo.edu/profiles/frone.html
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