How do they match: Biostatisticians

  • Research Biostatistician
  • Research Scientist

  • Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
  • Design surveys to assess health issues.
  • Design or maintain databases of biological data.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
  • Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.
  • Collect data through surveys or experimentation.
  • Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.
  • Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
  • Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
  • Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
  • Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
  • Present research results to others.