Senior Biostatistician and Communications Specialist

Job Opportunity At StataCorpStataCorp is interested in statistics and communication of statistical concepts, as well as statistical software. We are seeking a person who understands biostatistics and has an exceptional ability to explain statistical applications, statistical concepts, and Stata software to applied researchers.The successful applicant will contribute to Stata documentation and other material related to Stata software. Other materials may include Stata blog posts, FAQs, Stata Press books, training materials, videos, and webinars.The successful applicant will be encouraged to continually develop a broader knowledge of statistics.Job DutiesWorking with statisticians and software developers at StataCorp to produce the Stata documentationEditing and writing blog entries, FAQs, and related resourcesEditing, authoring, and coauthoring Stata Press booksContinually broadening and updating knowledge on statistical practiceAttending discipline-specific conferences and giving presentations at events such as Stata conferencesCandidate RequirementsA passion for explaining complex technical topics to a broad audienceKnowledge of applied statisticsExperience writing course materials, presentations, or articlesSuperb communication skills, including the ability to write and to edit documents in EnglishAn interest in learning new areas of statisticsA PhD, master's, or equivalent knowledge and job experience in biostatistics, statistics, or another science-related field (the degree is not the requirement; the knowledge and passion are)Must be able to work in-house at our College Station, TX headquartersIn addition to competitive pay and a 32-hour workweek, StataCorp offers all full-time employees top-tier benefits, including the following:Group insurance (we pay 100% of the cost to cover the employee):Three medical plans to choose fromDentalVisionBasic life and AD&DShort-term and long-term disabilityPaid time off, annuallyTwo weeks of sick leave56 hours of personal leaveTwo weeks of vacation leave that increases with years workedNine paid holidaysAdditional benefitsHealth savings account (we make an employer contribution!)Dependent care flexible spending accountHealth expense flexible spending accountSupplemental life and AD&D insurancePaid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salaryEmployee assistance program (EAP) for work/life mattersCompany-sponsored team-building and social eventsCasual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environmentStataCorp is an Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Vet/Disab