Time left: 2 years and 9 months · Group: Computer and Mathematical
The official job description
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
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What biostatisticians do all day (for now)
Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 2 years and 9 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces biostatisticians?
2 years and 9 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which biostatisticians tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies. The rest follows.