Senior Biostatistician
- Andrew Millar
- Oct 3
- 2 min read
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
Job Description
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Overview
Srah Chak, Phnom Penh
The Senior Biostatistician at Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) will lead statistical design and analysis for complex epidemiological studies that inform public health action.
The role partners with investigators and data teams to plan analyses, validate methods and translate findings.
You will help ensure methodological quality, reproducibility and impact across IPC’s research portfolio.
Department/Function: Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence (Data Science, Reporting, Performance Monitoring)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and oversee statistical analysis plans for observational and interventional studies, ensuring methodological rigour throughout the research lifecycle.
Perform advanced analyses using regression, survival, mixed models, geospatial methods and Bayesian approaches in R, Stata or Python.
Design studies and protocols, including sampling strategies, power calculations and data management considerations.
Analyse data from surveys, cohorts, case-control studies, clinical trials and routine surveillance systems, and validate results.
Collaborate closely with principal investigators, clinicians, data managers and policy partners to meet analytical needs and timelines.
Supervise and mentor junior analysts and PhD students, and deliver training in biostatistics and epidemiological methods.
Prepare contributions to manuscripts, technical reports, grant proposals and presentations for national and international audiences.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
PhD in biostatistics or a related field (statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, data science).
Minimum 5 years' applied biostatistics experience in epidemiology, public health or clinical research settings.
Proficiency in R, Stata or Python with reproducible workflows and version control.
Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality statistical analysis for diverse study designs.
Strong understanding of study design, sample size, Bayesian methods and inference.
Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-specialists in written and spoken English; French or Khmer is a plus.
Experience mentoring analysts, delivering training and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
About Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a non-profit research institute established in 1953 and a member of the global Pasteur Network operating under the patronage of Cambodia’s Ministry of Health.
Working at IPC offers the chance to contribute to impactful public health research in a collaborative, international environment with strong professional development support.
IPC values integrity, inclusion and scientific excellence, and partners widely across Cambodia and worldwide.
Salary Benchmark
(compensation projections based on local market criteria)
USD $2,500 to $3,800 per month, depending on experience*
*For guidance only. Contact the hiring organisation directly for detailed salary information.
Regional Comparison
Cambodia: $2,500 – $3,800
Internationally funded research and supervisory scope lift compensation above typical local market roles.
Laos: $1,800 – $2,800
Smaller research ecosystems and fewer large sponsors temper pay levels compared with neighbours.
Myanmar: $2,000 – $3,200
INGOs and public-health projects sustain competitive offers despite a challenging operating environment.
Thailand: $2,800 – $4,200
A deeper life-sciences market, pharma presence and mature research infrastructure push salaries higher.
Vietnam: $2,400 – $3,600
Robust data science and clinical research pipelines create steady demand, with pay buoyed by multinational partnerships.
Post Expiry: 30th October 2025