Epi-Biostatistician
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Epi-Biostatisticians are responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing statistical studies to investigate the causes and prevalence of diseases. They work in a variety of settings, including universities, hospitals, and government agencies. Epi-Biostatisticians use their skills in mathematics, statistics, and biology to help improve public health.
Skills and Knowledge
Epi-Biostatisticians need a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. They must also have a good understanding of biology, particularly epidemiology and biostatistics. Other important skills for Epi-Biostatisticians include:
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Statistical modeling
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- SAS programming
- R programming
- Python programming
Epi-Biostatisticians typically need a master's or doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field. They may also need to complete a residency or fellowship in order to gain the necessary experience.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Epi-Biostatisticians typically work in a laboratory or office setting. Their day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Designing and conducting statistical studies
- Analyzing data from studies
- Interpreting the results of studies
- Writing reports and presenting findings
- Collaborating with other researchers
Career Growth
With experience, Epi-Biostatisticians can advance to more senior positions, such as research scientist, principal investigator, or department head. They may also move into management roles, such as director of biostatistics or vice president of research.
Transferable Skills
The skills that Epi-Biostatisticians develop are transferable to a variety of other careers, such as:
- Data scientist
- Statistician
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Public health researcher
Challenges
Epi-Biostatisticians face a number of challenges in their work, including:
