PR
OFESSIONAL
Mathematical Statistician
OPPOR
Department of Health and Human Services
TUNITIE
Food and Drug Administration/Center for Biologics
s
Evaluation & Research
Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Closing Date: July 27, 2009
Mathematical Statistician
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Office of Biostatistics
and Epidemiology is soliciting applications from well-trained statisticians with interest or experience in statistical
genetics, genetic epidemiology, pharmacogenomics or bioinformatics. New positions are being established that
will offer opportunities for research and statistical collaborations using genomics and related technologies to advance
the safety and development of biologic products such as cellular, tissue, and gene therapies; blood and blood products;
and preventive vaccines. Candidates will work collaboratively with medical colleagues and expert laboratory scien-
tists to apply their expertise to areas such as clinical, epidemiological or laboratory study design and analysis. CBER
Mathematical Statisticians work in an environment dedicated to the public health and upholding the highest scientific
standards in research and evaluation of new biological therapies and vaccines. Good written and oral communication
skills are essential. Successful candidates will interact extensively with and actively foster collaborations with other
FDA reviewers and scientists in other government agencies, industry, and academia. He or she will represent CBER
at meetings and workshops focusing on methods and policies using genetic and genomic technologies to evaluate and
advance biologic product safety.
Qualifications
A degree that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in
mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.
OR
A combination of education and experience: at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at
least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Candidates for Civil Service or Commissioned Corps appointments must be U.S. Citizens. U.S. Citizens and non-
U.S. Citizens may be eligible for service fellowship appointments.
Staff Fellow candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent degree plus two or more years of post-doctoral research
experience.
Salary Range
The salary range (GS-13) is $86,927-$113,007. Salary will be set commensurate with education and experience.
How to Apply
Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter to:
Food and Drug Administration, CBER/Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Attn: Steven Anderson
1401 Rockville Pike, HFM-210
Rockville, MD 20852
or send e-mail to
steven.anderson@fda.hhs.gov or fax to (301) 827-5218.
If you have any questions please call (301) 827-3034.
For further information please visit our website at
www.fda.gov/cber/inside/vacancy.htm.
Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke free environment.
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