Biostatisticians
Associate Director of Biostatistics, Biostatistician, Biostatistics Director, Professor of Biostatistics
What they do:
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
On the job, you would:
- Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
- Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
- Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- using math to solve problems
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Structured query language SQL
Object or component oriented development software
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master's degree or
doctoral degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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