Biostatistician, School of Social Work

The Opportunity

The Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training (CBHRT) in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one 12-month Biostatistician to provide statistical expertise and support for various clinical research projects focused on health and wellness within the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS). Key responsibilities include contributing to the study design and analytic plans for clinical trials, research projects, and grant proposals, conducting advanced and complex statistical analysis, interpreting research findings, and preparing manuscripts and technical reports. This role requires a strong background in biostatistics, data analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers from various disciplines, including social work, communication sciences and disorders, health sciences, physical therapy, kinesiology, and athletic training. The position is assigned to the main Orlando campus with a projected start date of Fall 2025.

The School of Social Work is recognized regionally and nationally for the superior quality of its educational offerings and its contributions to clinical social work, health care, scholarship, and service to our community. The school has 34 full-time faculty, 14 staff, numerous adjunct faculty, and over 900 students. We offer a BSW and an MSW program. There are various campus-based and online tracks in the MSW program.

The College of Health Professions and Sciences is home to three schools, one department, and six centers and institutes and is a leader in creating positive community change by building partnerships that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. The college is a core member of the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center along with the existing Colleges of Nursing and Medicine. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities, as well as someone who can demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.

UCF is a metropolitan research university built to make a better future for our students and society. We solve tomorrow's greatest challenges through a commitment to academic, inclusive, and operational excellence. Leveraging innovative learning, discovery, and partnerships, we foster social mobility while developing the skilled talent needed to advance industry for our region, state, and beyond. UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local impact, and the integration of technology and learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with 3 years experience in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a similar field.

• Knowledge of research design, statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research.

• Experience with statistical programming and use of statistical computer packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, Python, JASP).

• Demonstrated skill in the ability to simultaneously work on multiple research projects and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful track record in securing extramural funding in the role of Biostatistician.

• Preferred 5+ years' experience in experimental design and statistical support to allied health professionals conducting biomedical, behavioral, and health-related research.

• Experience with clinical trial protocols.

• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems.

• Experience in conducting meta-analyses and systematic reviews.

• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and mixed-methods approaches.

• Proficiency in data visualization techniques and software (e.g., BioRender, Tableau, ggplot2).

• Experience with big data analytics and handling large-scale datasets.

• Familiarity with health informatics and electronic health record (EHR) data analysis.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload the following:

• Letter of application outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF, highlighting teaching experience and other qualifications for the position.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses how you are prepared to instruct and mentor students in one of the most diverse universities in Florida and the U.S.

• Reference list (including the names and contact information from at least three professional references, not reference letters).

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:Dr. Kimberley Gryglewicz, search committee chair, at kgryglew@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary funded position and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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