JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Research Mathematical Statistician is responsible for for all aspects of clinical and laboratory experimental design and data analyses for multiple studies, using a unique expertise in mathematics. Activities include developing and applying artificial intelligence applications to biomedical data, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, linear and non-linear programming, algorithm development and numerical methods, machine learning and computational intelligence, data mining, creating databases in RedCap, and knowledge.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

Responsible for communicating upgrade information regarding the application of artificial intelligence, results of queries in database systems, upgraded information regarding electronic protocol management system, other biomathematical tools to investigators and staff. (EF)
Collaborate with IT regarding system upgrades, enhancements and modifications associated to accommodate biomathematical applications and Study Manager clinical trials management system. (EF)
Teach the application of biomathematics to students and faculty. (EF)

SERVICE - 20%

Responsible for all aspects of clinical and laboratory experimental design and data analyses for multiple studies. (EF)
Program and develop algorithms for numerical methods and develop workflow and data pipeline as needed for specified project. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%

Responsible for routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

Study workflows and design all opportunities to improve them. (EF)
Collaborate in financial analysis of clinical and laboratory experimental research for multiple studies. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 30%

Develop and apply AI applications to data, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing linear and non-linear programming, algorithm development and numerical methods, machine learning and computational intelligence, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. (EF)
Develop standard operating procedures. (EF)
Responsible for creating multiple databases in RedCap. (EF)
Collaborate with Research Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

PhD Degree in computer science, math or physics related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two to Three years of biomathematical or biostatistician experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Skilled in computer programming and Linux.
System administration, configuration and performance benchmarking
Proficiency in Matlab, RedCap, Excel, Access, shell scripting, and Phyton is strongly encouraged
Proficiency handling large data sets, and data visualization using R, and ggplot2
Proficiency with statistics, including general linear models, monte carlo methods, multiple regression, and Bayesian statistics
Experience applying machine learning models for image segmentation, NLP
Proficiency with digital image processing and filter design
Experience with high performance computing (HPC) clusters
Familiarity with common imaging tools is a plus (Freesurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, Slicer, etc.).
Database experience (MySQL, PostgreeSQL) and/or experience with neuroinformatic software (XNAT) is highly beneficial.
XML parsing, and pipeline development in Java
Software version tracking (GitLab)
Preparation of academic manuscripts
Representing Houston Methodist at academic conferences

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work AttireYes/NoUniform NoScrubsNoBusiness professionalYesOther (dept approved) No
On-Call* No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

Travel**
May require travel within YesHouston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside Yes of Houston Metropolitan area
**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute was formed to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies and treatments. The Research Institute was created in 2004 to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000-square-foot building dedicated to research and clinical trials, the Academic Institute houses over 2,110 credentialed researchers conducting 1,387 ongoing clinical protocols.

Research Math Statistician-HDSA - Military Veterans

at Houston Methodist

Houston, TX