Medical Research Consultant & Biostatistical Analyst

I am a physician and researcher seeking a long-term collaboration with an experienced Medical Research Consultant and Biostatistical Analyst to support multiple ongoing clinical research projects. The selected freelancer will provide research support, statistical analysis, scientific editing, and publication consulting throughout the research process. I will serve as the lead investigator and author, with all final scientific decisions, manuscript approval, and journal submission remaining under my supervision. Responsibilities Research Support * Assist with study design and methodology. * Perform literature searches and evidence synthesis. * Support protocol development. * Assist with data extraction and organization. * Conduct sample size and power calculations. Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses * Assist in developing PICO questions. * Prepare PROSPERO registration documents. * Support literature screening and data extraction. * Perform risk-of-bias assessments. * Conduct meta-analysis and prepare publication-quality figures and tables. Biostatistics * Perform statistical analyses using R, Stata, SPSS, SAS, or similar software. * Prepare statistical reports and assist in interpretation of results. * Create publication-quality tables and figures. Scientific Editing * Edit and improve manuscripts for clarity, grammar, structure, and journal style. * Verify references and formatting. * Ensure consistency with reporting guidelines (PRISMA, CONSORT, STROBE, CARE, etc.). * Review manuscripts for originality and provide similarity reports when requested. Publication Support * Recommend appropriate journals. * Prepare manuscripts according to journal instructions. * Assist with submission documents (cover letters, declarations, reporting checklists, author contribution statements, etc.). * Provide technical support during journal submission. * Assist in preparing responses to peer reviewers after editorial decisions. Required Qualifications * Demonstrated experience supporting publications in PubMed-indexed journals. * Expertise in biostatistics and evidence synthesis. * Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analyses. * Excellent scientific English editing skills. * Familiarity with Editorial Manager, ScholarOne, and similar submission systems. Please Include * Relevant experience. * Examples of published work you have supported. * Statistical software proficiency. * Experience with PROSPERO registrations and journal submission systems. * Hourly rate and availability. This is a long-term collaboration supporting multiple clinical research projects.