Biostatisticians
Also called:
Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Biostatistician, Professor of Biostatistics, Biostatistics Director
What they do:
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
On the job, you would:
- Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
- Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
- Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Health
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Basic Skills
- using math to solve problems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
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
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Verbal
- communicate by writing
- read and understand what is written
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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
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- SAS software
- StataCorp Stata
Data base user interface and query software
- Clinical trials database software
- Patient monitoring systems
Operating system software
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master's degree or
doctoral/professional degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$73,880
per year, on average
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