Senior Biostatistician and Communications Specialist

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Senior Biostatistician and Communications Specialist

StataCorp is interested in statistics and communication of statistical concepts, as well as statistical software. We are seeking a person who understands biostatistics and has an exceptional ability to explain statistical applications, statistical concepts, and Stata software to applied researchers.

The successful applicant will contribute to Stata documentation and other material related to Stata software. Other materials may include Stata blog posts, FAQs, Stata Press books, training materials, videos, and webinars.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to continually develop a broader knowledge of statistics.

Job duties

Working with statisticians and software developers at StataCorp to produce the Stata documentation.

Editing and writing blog entries, FAQs, and related resources.

Editing, authoring, and coauthoring Stata Press books.

Continually broadening and updating knowledge on statistical practice.

Attending discipline-specific conferences and giving presentations at events such as Stata conferences.

Candidate requirements

A passion for explaining complex technical topics to a broad audience.

Knowledge of applied statistics.

Experience writing course materials, presentations, or articles.

Superb communication skills, including the ability to write and to edit documents in English.

An interest in learning new areas of statistics.

A PhD, master's, or equivalent knowledge and job experience in biostatistics, statistics, or another science-related field (the degree is not the requirement; the knowledge and passion are).

Must be able to work in-house at our College Station, TX headquarters.

In addition to competitive pay and a 32-hour workweek, StataCorp offers all full-time employees top-tier benefits, including the following :

Group insurance (we pay 100% of the cost to cover the employee) :

Three medical plans to choose from.

Vision.

Basic life and AD&D.

Short-term and long-term disability.

Paid time off, annually :

Two weeks of sick leave.

56 hours of personal leave.

Two weeks of vacation leave that increases with years worked.

Nine paid holidays.

Additional benefits :

Health savings account (we make an employer contribution!).

Dependent care flexible spending account.

Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.

Paid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events.

401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salary.

Employee assistance program (EAP) for work / life matters.

Company-sponsored team-building and social events.

Casual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environment.

StataCorp is an Affirmative Action Employer – M / F / Vet / Disab.

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