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The Research Computing Department of Children's Hospital, Boston, 
has an opening for a statistician (new position).  The description is
attached.

Children's Hospital is an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School,
and is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer.

Please direct inquiries and replies to --
	Alicia Schrier, Director, Research Computing
	Enders 151, Children's Hospital	
	300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
617-735-6844  Fax: 617-730-0401  schrier@a1.tch.harvard.edu

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Paul F. Lambert  Applications Specialist            lambert@a1.tch.harvard.edu
Research Computing, Enders 151 Children's Hospital,             (617) 735-6752
300 Longwood Ave., Boston MA 02115                         FAX: (617) 730-0401


 TITLE  Statistician

 POSITION SUMMARY

 Under the direction of the Director of Research Computing, acts as 
 statistician to the research community.  Assists with study designs, 
 data management and analysis plans.


 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Consults with and advises investigators about the proper design of 
 protocols.   Works with the investigator to determine the optimal 
 study design for each situation.  Performs power analyses to 
 determine the appropriate sample size for the chosen design.   
 Assists with the determination of appropriate analysis for each 
 hypothesis of the study. 

 Critiques protocols that have been submitted to the IRB.  Recommend 
 changes in experimental design and statistical evaluation if 
 necessary. 

 Work with investigators on appropriate forms for recording data.  
 Develops and assists in the use of appropriate tools to aid in the 
 collection and recording of information for each study. 

 Answers questions from the user community on the use of SAS and 
 other statistical software. Evaluates new statistical software on 
 various platforms (DOS, Mac, UNIX) to determine usefulness to the 
 research community.   May hold small sessions on the use of research 
 specific products. 

 Keeps abreast of new developments in the industry (both data 
 processing and biostatistics), reads and reviews relevant 
 publications and attends periodic seminars, conferences and 
 demonstrations.

 Performs other related duties as assigned or required.


 MINIMUM SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: 

 Requires thorough working knowledge of statistical and 
 epidemiological concepts, computer programming, and computer 
 languages. Demonstrated competence in SAS and at least one other 
 statistical package. Proficiency in mainframe and microcomputer 
 operation necessary. These skills are typically acquired through a 
 Masters in Biostatistics/Statistics plus 3 years of progressively 
 responsible experience in statistical and data management consulting
 and epidemiology. 

 Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to work 
 across different computing environments, including MacIntosh, PC, 
 UNIX, and VAX/VMS.

 Frequent contacts with a wide range of medical research and support 
 personnel require poise, tact and clarity.

 Performs other related duties as assigned. 


 WORKING CONDITIONS:

 Works in a office environment shared with other departmental staff.  
 Usually works a regularly scheduled 40 hour work week, although some 
 extended scheduling may be required to meet project deadlines.  
 Travels as necessary to conferences and off-site meetings.   May 
 spend up to 1/2 time operating a CRT terminal requiring close visual
 and mental applications to detailed work.