Lead Research Analyst

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Research Analyst is the senior technical resource for Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) cancer registry record-linkage activities. The role develops, evaluates, implements, validates, documents, and continually improves probabilistic, deterministic, and hybrid linkage methodologies, software applications, data integration processes, and supporting technical infrastructure. It also supports FCDS special studies, research initiatives, surveillance modernization, and emerging data-integration projects that enhance cancer surveillance, data quality, and public health research capabilities. The position performs advanced statistical and analytical work across multiple datasets, supports research and surveillance projects, and collaborates with FCDS staff, researchers, the Florida Department of Health, University of Miami Information Technology, and other stakeholders. It contributes to the analysis and interpretation of findings and their dissemination through scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, training, and other professional and public-facing activities. The role also supports educational initiatives for Florida registrars and responds to research requests from external researchers and the Florida Department of Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Skill in record linkage (entity resolution).
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Skill in Python and Julia programming languages.
Expertise in STATA, SAS, R, or other statistical software tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze data from multiple datasets using advanced statistical methods.
Develop, maintain, and monitor the organization of individual-level data and documentation.
Prepare results for progress reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications; serve as a co-author on peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Present statistical analysis results to study investigators and provide statistical consultation to project staff and collaborators.
Collaborate with stakeholders on project planning and work with methodologists and statisticians to address barriers to analysis.
Develop and maintain reproducible record-linkage procedures, quality-assurance processes, technical documentation, best practices, and training materials.
Conduct linkage training and education and support FCDS staff in these activities.
Evaluate and test emerging linkage technologies and approaches, and perform or support complex linkage studies involving multiple data sources and challenging matching scenarios.
Collaborate with FCDS staff, the Florida Department of Health, University of Miami Information Technology, researchers, and other stakeholders to modernize and improve cancer registry linkage systems and related data resources.
Participate in planning, developing, implementing, testing, analyzing, and evaluating special projects, including cancer biology and molecular marker initiatives, administrative and electronic patient data integration, cancer recurrence projects, pilot studies, and data validation activities.
Assess project feasibility, develop methodologies, analyze findings, and help translate project outcomes into operational cancer registry practices.
Coordinate with technical and research staff on the development, maintenance, and implementation of the FCDS educational and curriculum initiative for Florida registrars.
Perform statistical and analytical functions for the FCDS Research Division and extramural researchers as needed.
Respond to routine and ad hoc research requests from external researchers and the Florida Department of Health, including requests involving research collaboration.
Contribute to scientific manuscripts, technical reports, abstracts, posters, presentations, educational materials, and other dissemination products; present findings at scientific, professional, and public health meetings.
Support communication of research and surveillance findings to cancer surveillance, epidemiology, and public health communities.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.