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Boston University · 1 day ago

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Epidemiology

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$63K/yr - $81K/yr

3+ years exp

Boston University is a leading institution in medical education and research, and they are seeking a Research Data Analyst for their School of Public Health. The role involves applying advanced analytic methods to data from a large cohort study, conducting data analysis, and assisting research team members with their analyses and manuscripts.

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Responsibilities

Apply advanced analytic methods to data from a large, prospective cohort study: Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO)

Conduct data analysis and assist other research team members (students, staff, and investigators) with their analyses and manuscripts

Data management and procedures documentation

Quality control

Statistical programming using SAS primarily but also R, Excel, and Access

Preparation of datasets for external investigators

Birth registry linkage

Presenting data in tabular or graphical form

Assisting with presentations for scientific conferences

Producing data tables and figures for journal manuscripts

Generation of preliminary data for grant proposals

Qualification

SASEpidemiologyStatistical programmingData managementStatistical knowledgeScientific manuscript writingExcelAccessIndependent work

Required

Masters degree in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics required

The candidate has at least 3 years of full-time work experience as a data analyst on an epidemiologic study, this would substitute for a master's degree, requiring a bachelor's degree

Solid background in epidemiology

Demonstrated skill using SAS, Access, Excel and data management to support the analysis project

Analytic experience and statistical knowledge used to perform descriptive statistics, stratification, and multivariable regression (linear, log-binomial, and Cox) using SAS

Experience with multiple imputations, spline regression, inverse probability weighting, and measurement error correction

Extensive knowledge of study design, questionnaire design and development, and methodological issues related to bias and confounding

Experience writing and publishing scientific manuscripts as co-author

Desire to work independently to deliver work of the highest quality

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees