Assists in the analysis and development of algorithms and software for clinical, operational, and scientific problems.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESData Analysis Ensures data is cleaned of missing and nonsense values. Transfers the data into formats that can be read by common statistical software.Software Development & testing Develops R code that can be used to run common statistical hypothesis tests on data. Derives asymptotic distributions of genetic association studies. Conducts simulations using MD Anderson seadragon cluster. Produces tables and figures that are publication quality for statistical journals.Scientific Writing Writes papers for publication in statistical journals. Handles tasks related to paper submission. Performs edits requested by journal editors and reviewers.Other duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSFrequencyDeadlinesSedentary EnvironmentFrequent 34-66%PHYSICAL DEMANDSFrequencyWeightKeyboardingSittingConstant 67-100%Constant 67-100%EDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.EXPERIENCE:Required: None.Preferred: Experience in C, Git, Latex, Linux, Microsoft Office, R/RStudio, SAS, SQL, STATA, Tableau. statistics. Previous MDA experience.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 168413
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Temporary
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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