The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to develop and oversee data infrastructure, data management, and perform analyses to facilitate the successful completion of applicable simulation modeling research objectives, with the goal of reducing and ultimately eliminating tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field
- One (1) year of relevant work experience in simulation modeling.
- Expertise in statistical analysis programs (R, STATA, SAS, and/or SPSS)
- Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- PhD preferred
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience
- Experience with simulation modeling of tobacco use and working with large data systems such as PATH, NHIS, BRFSS and/or TUS-CPS
Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and perform data quality control (QC) procedures to ensure data integrity; works with faculty to address issues impacting data quality including but not limited to response bias/aberrant responding, system issues, and data entry and collection errors.
- Prepare datasets and provide supporting documentation for statistical analysis and simulation modeling.
- Develop appropriate simulation and statistical models to analyze research data, while managing and maintaining datasets.
- Interact with senior and junior investigators to analyze study data for technical reports, journal articles, and conference presentations.
- Assist with the coordination of submission of data to federal, agencies, and other external stakeholders.
- Functions as a seasoned professional with strong skills in planning, organizing, and completing data requests and reporting projects.
- Works under minimal supervision and uses independent judgment to provide creative solutions to complex problems.
Other
- Strong interpersonal and written communications skills are essential.
- Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field
- One (1) year of relevant work experience in simulation modeling.
- Working knowledge of tobacco control-related issues
- Travel requirements not specified
