Job Description

Statistician

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) seeks a Statistician to answer practical questions about how to improve safety on the roads and to support other researchers in this work. The position may be based in Arlington or Ruckersville, Virginia, and is eligible for up to 50% telework.

This role is for someone who wants to help guide the actions of agencies, communities and practitioners when it comes to safety. A statistician in this position will conduct studies, support internal and external partners, manage databases, publish findings and help build the evidence base for solutions that can reduce injuries and fatalities on our roadways.

Primary Duties

• Design and conduct studies about roadway safety issues
• Support other researchers with statistical advice, programming and analyses
• Maintain and update national and state-level databases of motor vehicle crashes and exposure, as well as other data collected by IIHS
• Respond to requests for summaries of such data from internal and external colleagues
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets
• Present findings to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Contribute to the broader transportation safety community through collaborations, presentations and professional activities

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in statistics, data science, analytics or related field; Ph.D. preferred
• Experience conducting applied research in real-world settings
• Proficiency with SAS is required; familiarity with R is a plus
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Must be authorized or able to obtain authorization to work full time in the U.S. Position may be eligible for IIHS-HLDI-sponsored work visa.

Salary range: $93,000-$118,000 Compensation is based on experience level and office location.

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