Statistician/ Biostatistician
University of Utah
Details
**Open Date** 02/06/2026
**Requisition Number** PRN44229B
**Job Title** Statisticians
**Working Title** Statistician/ Biostatistician
**Career Progression Track** P00
**Track Level** P7 - Senior Principal, P6 - Principal, P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
**FLSA Code** Computer Employee
**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No
**Standard Hours per Week** 40
**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time
**Shift** Day
**Work Schedule Summary**
Monday – Friday
8:00 – 5:00
Exact schedule TBD
**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics
**Department** 00220 - Anesthesiology
**Location** Campus
**City** Salt Lake City, UT
**Type of Recruitment** External Posting
**Pay Rate Range** 60,000-125,000
**Close Date** 03/31/2026
**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 02/13/2026
**Job Summary**
**Statisticians**
Research, design, develop, and validate statistical models to be able to identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns in complex data sets. Manage multiple large data sets, plan data collection methods, and determine types and sizes of sample groups to be used. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. Knowledgeable of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and statistical programming packages (e.g., R, S, SAS , SPSS ).
**Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu**
**The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.**
**Responsibilities**
**Statistician/ Biostatistician**
Research, design, develop, and validate statistical models to be able to identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns in complex data sets. Manage multiple large data sets, plan data collection methods, and determine types and sizes of sample groups to be used. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. Knowledgeable of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and statistical programming packages (e.g., R, S, SAS , SPSS ). Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional.
Expertise required in Clinical trials and growth curve modeling. PhD preferred.
Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
**Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:**
**Statistician, II:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
**Statistician, III :** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
**Statistician, IV:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
**Statistician, V:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
**Statistician, VI:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
**Statistician, VII :** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.
**Preferences**
PhD preferred.
**Type** Benefited Staff
**Special Instructions Summary**
**Additional Information**
_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._
_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._
_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
_801-581-8365_
_oeo@utah.edu_
_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**
**_For more information:_**
**https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/**
**_To inquire about this posting, email:_**
**employment@utah.edu**
**_or call 801-581-2300._**
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._
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