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Mathematical Statistician
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration/Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research
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Offi ce of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
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Closing Date: January 30, 2009
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Mathematical Statistician
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Offi ce 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 scientists
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 scientifi c 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.
Qualifi cations:
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 Ph.D. or equivalent degree plus two or more years of post-
doctoral research experience.
Salary Range:
The salary range (GS-13) is $82,961.00-$107,854.00. 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/Offi ce 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
http://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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