Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION
The JPS Center for Epidemiology & Healthcare Delivery Research (CEHDR) invites applications for an institutionally-funded Biostatistician position. CEHDR is a multidisciplinary research group embedded within a safety-net health system. CEHDR investigators conduct research that provides actionable insight for improving healthcare delivery, optimizing patient outcomes, and advancing health equity at JPS Health Network and beyond. Our research is organized in three core programs: health services research, implementation research, and outcomes research.

This position will support researchers, healthcare providers, and operational teams to conduct health outcomes, health services, and implementation research. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise or interest in applying experimental and observational methods for causal inference and predictive analytics to generate evidence that informs care decisions. Key responsibilities include:

  • Interfacing with informatics experts to create and manage databases derived primarily from routinely collected healthcare data (e.g., electronic health records and claims data)
  • Developing and implementing analysis plans for experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational study designs
  • Preparing detailed descriptions of analyses and findings for manuscripts and internal reports
  • Ensuring integrity, reliability, and reproducibility of data and analysis
  • Actively seeking new knowledge of methods for data management and analysis

 

HOW TO APPLY
Graduate training (MPH, MS, MSPH) in biostatistics or a related field is required. Strong interpersonal and project management skills are highly valued. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The position will require relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet the hybrid work requirements. The start date is negotiable. Please submit a cover letter and CV through our online application system: https://bit.ly/3MWGX7O

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About JPS Health Network

JPS Health Network is an urban, public healthcare system in Fort Worth, TX that has supported healthier lives for more than a century and most recently received the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. The network comprises a 583-bed teaching hospital and more than 40 community health centers. The network promotes a culturally rich and patient-focused environment by hiring a diverse group of talented, compassionate team members with a heart for public service. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a low cost of living; vibrant arts, music, and culture; diverse recreational activities; and is consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Live by US News & World Report.