What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biostatistics Summer Associate position at tempus?
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. Tempus is seeking a highly qualified advanced-degree Biostatistics Summer Associate to work with us for the summer of 2025. We are looking for people who can change the world. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of what it’s like to work at Tempus and the chance to have a true impact. We hope that at the end of your internship, you leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Tempus’ profound goals and mission: to connect an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. As a Summer Intern at Tempus, you will: Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences Work on comprehensive, value-added project(s) that help enhance the fields of science and technology Collaborate with teams/colleagues in a fast-paced environment Gain professional development & build relationships with peers from across the country Anticipated Summer Project(s): Conducting causal inference analyses within Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies. Qualifications: Pursuing a Ph.D. (advanced degree graduation between winter of 2026 and summer of 2027). Ph.D. Biostatistics/Statistics Strong foundation in statistical methodologies and modeling, including areas such as survival analysis, experimental design, and causal inference. Strong computational skills, particularly in using R and SQL, as well as relevant statistical tools and packages. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a variety of settings and media. Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Gmail, preferred. A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others in a fast-paced environment is critical. Be ready to fly the plane as you’re still building it! Additional Details: You will spend 9 or 11 weeks working in our Chicago office. The internship will be a hybrid, onsite 3 days/week with the option to work the remaining days remotely. The program will start in early June and run through August. A competitive hourly wage will be provided for the summer employment, and a relocation bonus to help offset some of the relocation costs and resources to help you find housing. CHI: $35/hour The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives. We’re looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.