Research Data Analyst II
About The Position
Works on research data reporting assignments that are of moderate diversity in scope. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data. Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results. We are seeking a full-time Data Analyst to become an integral part of our team. We offer a positive environment with dedicated colleagues in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. The Research Data Analyst will support epidemiologic studies, which aim to collect data from people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), people at risk of developing PD, and other research volunteers to answer key scientific questions in the field. The Research Data Analyst will be the primary analyst for an observational multicenter study Parkinson’s disease genetics study and will also participate in analyses of other related observational study datasets. The Research Data Analyst will have the following responsibilities: 1) conduct primary statistical analyses, including data tabulation and reporting, descriptive statistics, and multivariate and longitudinal data analyses; 2) conduct data quality control 3) contribute to analyses of genetic risk factors for PD among ancestrally diverse samples. Secondary responsibilities include facilitating harmonization of study data with external datasets, interpreting and writing up results for publication, assisting with progress reports; and engaging in grant-writing process including preparation of preliminary analyses. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys liaising with multiple study collaborators. The Research Data Analyst should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on genetics and other risk factors for Parkinson’s disease. The Research Data Analyst must be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and apply creative solutions to new and unexpected situations with limited supervision.
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task
- Problem-solve
- Apply creative solutions to new and unexpected situations with limited supervision
- Strong interest in clinical research
- Desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on genetics and other risk factors for Parkinson’s disease
- Liaise with multiple study collaborators
Responsibilities
- Conduct primary statistical analyses, including data tabulation and reporting, descriptive statistics, and multivariate and longitudinal data analyses
- Conduct data quality control
- Contribute to analyses of genetic risk factors for PD among ancestrally diverse samples
- Facilitate harmonization of study data with external datasets
- Interpret and write up results for publication
- Assist with progress reports
- Engage in grant-writing process including preparation of preliminary analyses
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
