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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for statistical geneticist associate in the United States is $90,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectStatistical Geneticist AssociateBioinformatics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Genetics, Statistics, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutionsResearch labs, healthcare, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsageGenetics research, personalized medicine, genomics projectsGenomics data analysis, software development, data interpretation

The main difference between a Statistical Geneticist Associate and a Bioinformatics Analyst lies in their focus areas. The Statistical Geneticist Associate primarily works on genetic data analysis using statistical methods, while the Bioinformatics Analyst emphasizes computational analysis of biological data. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds and are found in related industries, but their specific tasks and expertise areas differ.

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Infographic showing various Statistical Geneticist Associate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,119 per year, or $43.3 per hour.
Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Statistician / Biostatistician (Psychiatry Research)
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry
Pittsburgh, United States
Job description
A full-time Associate Professor position within the appointment stream is available within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh for a statistics/biostatistics researcher with a wide range of statistical expertise.
The successful candidate will have an interest in:
Engaging in statistical collaborations with both clinical and basic science investigators who direct internationally recognized research programs in multiple domains of psychiatry.
Primary selection criteria are a history of productivity and collaboration, as well as the ability to enhance an interactive and dynamic research community within and across departments in the greater Pittsburgh academic environment. Collaborative scientific work requires a mix of organizational, interpersonal, and scholarly skills, and successful candidates will be proficient in all these aspects.
The successful candidate will be provided with resources and support to develop their career. They will join a vibrant and highly collaborative research community with a long history of excellence in basic, translational, and clinical research.
Our Department welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We aim to create a respectful and supportive environment for all who work here.
Qualifications:
  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related areas such as Quantitative Psychology, Statistical Genetics, and Bioinformatics.
  • Demonstrated interest in research, e.g., as shown through both individual and collaborative peer-reviewed publications, including original research and review articles. The quality of the journals themselves and the position of authorship will be considered.
  • Success in developing and submitting collaborative grant applications to external funding sources. Funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a priority in our Department.
  • Demonstrated research and collaborative skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, given the demands of working with multiple investigators.
  • Flexibility and the ability to work in a rapidly changing/growing educational institution.
  • Experience in collaborative research that reflects the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple collaborators at the same time and with tight deadlines.
  • Experience in developing tutorial and consultation resources that enhance the ability of collaborators to analyze data and to write effective manuscripts and funding applications, e.g., primers on statistical topics and new methods relevant to specific areas of scientific work.
  • Experience in a supervisory role, e.g., supervision of masters-level statisticians (preferred but not required).

Job Responsibilities:
โ€ข Collaborate with clinical and research investigators on study design, analysis, and interpretation of psychiatric research.
โ€ข Publish collaborative and methodological research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
โ€ข Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service activities consistent with rank and departmental needs.
About the employer
At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, we excel in our mission to:
  • provide superb behavioral health services to our patients and their families;
  • pursue the development of better diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions through innovative research;
  • provide a stimulating learning environment for medical and graduate students, residents, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Our success in each of these areas depends on an interactive community of clinicians, scientists, and educators who bring a range of backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives to our mission.
An essential partner in this work is UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a national leader in innovative treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Moreover, Pitt Psychiatry's preeminent academic faculty of more than 200 members trained in multiple basic and clinical science disciplines is at the heart of our success in providing superior behavioral health care and in training the next generation of innovative researchers and clinicians.
Areas of Research
โ€ข Statistics
โ€ข Biostatistics
โ€ข Psychology
โ€ข Psychiatry
โ€ข Neuroscience
โ€ข Clinical Biomarkers
How to Apply
Please apply by going to our job site (https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobsearch.ftl), searching job code 26003322 in the keyword search, and submitting your materials through our Pitt system.