We are currently seeking a highly qualified Epidemiologist to join the Unit of Research Design and Analysis of the RDCD Core. The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree (MS) in Biostatistics or Epidemiology and possess excellent analytical programming skills and modeling experience using STATA (preferred), R, SPSS, and/or SAS programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting researchers in various aspects of their projects, including study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and providing educational materials on biostatistics, epidemiology, and research design.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree (MS) in Biostatistics or Epidemiology
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Analytical programming skills and modeling experience using STATA (preferred), R, SPSS, and/or SAS
- Ability to accurately input data, run statistical analysis, and interpret findings from STATA (preferred), R, SPSS, and/or SAS
- Experience in creating data collection forms (study questionnaires) and databases in different software and/or applications, such as Excel, REDCap, Access, Epi-Info.
- Knowledge and/or experience of qualitative and/or mixed-methods research study design (optional).
- Proven skills in research design and methodology.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Fully bilingual – Must speak, read, and write fluent English and Spanish.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Meet with researchers to discuss projects and determine what would be needed to complete the requested service.
- Revise the approach section of proposals to be submitted to NIH or IRB and modify according to researchers’ needs (e.g., add sample size/statistical power section or randomization techniques).
- Assist researchers in the creation of their study databases and/or questionnaires.
- Review the Alliance pilot project proposal submissions, Scientific Day abstracts, and other types of proposals and analysis requests that arrive at the unit.
- Run the analysis and interpret the findings. Create graphs and/or results tables to present results to the researcher.
- Revise the methods and results sections of the manuscript and/or abstract to be submitted.
- Create new macros or programs to help the researchers run their own statistical analyses.
- Create educational materials on biostatistics, epidemiology, or research design for the community (academic and non-academic).
