<Statistical Programmer>

Department:	Statistics and Actuarial Science	Effective Date:	February 2011
Grade:	USG 9	Reports to:	Faculty Member

General Accountability

Accountable to a faculty member in Biostatistics, in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. Responsible for statistical computing, consultation with cancer researchers at cancer research institutions in Ontario, and for biostatistical research.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent will work closely with, and under the direct supervision of Richard Cook. The incumbent is expected to carry out several types of tasks including:

scientific computing to support the development and examination of innovative statistical methods developed to address methodological challenges arising in cancer research with an emphasis on clinical trials and population-based research
statistical analysis of data arising from cancer studies conducted in cancer research organizations in Ontario
generation of reports summarizing the results of statistical analyses
assistance in writing manuscripts for peer-review
assistance in writing grant applications
consultation with cancer researchers in cancer research organizations in Ontario

Expertise in the analysis of life history data, analysis of longitudinal data, methods for dealing with incomplete data due to drop-outs and missing covariates is highly desirable. Familiarity with the design and conduct of clinical trials is essential.

Organizational Relationships:

there are no positions reporting to the incumbent.
two other staff members report to the supervisor.

The position is contingent on the availability of funds.

Statistical Data

Statistical data will be provided by cancer research groups in Ontario

Specific Accountabilities

The incumbent will produce

software for implementing new statistical methods
reports summarizing simulation studies
reports summarizing the statistical analysis of cancer research studies

The incumbent will be responsible for numerous projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills are required. Excellent communication skills are essential. Travel to cities in Southern Ontario will be required on occasion for interaction with cancer researchers.