Biostatistician - Orthopedics

Join the HJF Team!

Join a prestigious research team at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, as a Biostatistician, and play a pivotal role in the groundbreaking PREVAIL study. This initiative focuses on predicting and preventing injuries in military cadets through advanced statistical analysis. You'll work with both retrospective and prospective data to uncover insights into the relationships between body composition asymmetry, gait mechanics, resilience, and injury outcomes in cadets undergoing rigorous training at this renowned institution.

The Biostatistician will provide biostatistical support for clinical and/or laboratory research. This involves performing statistical analysis on data collected from clinical trials and/or research studies. In this role, you'll design and implement sophisticated statistical models, analyze historical injury data to identify critical risk factors, and create forward-looking strategies to enhance injury prevention. Your work will involve preparing detailed statistical reports, contributing to impactful publications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and physical therapists at Keller Army Community Hospital. You'll also benefit from working closely with two premier research programs: the John A. Feagin Jr. Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and the Army Baylor Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship. This position combines intellectual rigor with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on military readiness and cadet health. Set in the picturesque Hudson Valley, the role offers an exceptional lifestyle with family-friendly communities, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the cultural richness of New York City.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Analyze large retrospective and prospective datasets to uncover patterns and factors contributing to injury risks in military cadets.
• Prepare detailed statistical reports for presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and internal reviews.
• Design and implement advanced statistical models, including AI and machine learning techniques, to optimize predictive algorithms.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior biostatisticians, assisting with analysis work and fostering skill development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate statistical findings into actionable injury prevention strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to analysis methodologies, ensuring rigor and accuracy in study outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging statistical methods and technologies applicable to clinical trials and military research.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including attending required training and contributing to team initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or a related quantitative required.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

or

• Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or a related quantitative required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in designing and analyzing clinical trials and cohort studies, including survival analysis and risk modeling.
• Proficiency in handling and analyzing large, complex datasets using statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or SPSS).
• Knowledge of AI/machine learning techniques and their application in predictive modeling and data analysis.
• Familiarity with biomechanics, kinesiology, or sports medicine research is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and deliver impactful presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse teams, including clinicians, researchers, and fellows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinical setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800 - $104,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.