Senior Research Analyst
Dartmouth College

Job Info

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Posting date:

10/10/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1129097

Position Title:

Senior Research Analyst

Department this Position Reports to:

Biomedical Data Science

Hiring Range Minimum:

$84,400

Hiring Range Maximum:

$105,500

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Lebanon, NH
DHMC campus

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Hybrid

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

Yes

Position Purpose:

The Dartmouth Clinical and Translational Science Institute, also known as Dartmouth SYNERGY, is recruiting a Senior Research Analyst to support biomedical and clinical research conducted at Dartmouth Health and Dartmouth College. Primary tasks include data wrangling and cleaning, completing statistical analyses, drafting the methods and results sections of manuscripts, assisting researchers with study design selection, and providing additional statistical support to researchers. The analyst will be supervised by Dr. Todd MacKenzie, Professor of Biomedical Data Science and Director of the BSC. The analyst is required to work in-person 1-2 days a week and can work remotely the remainder of time.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Masters plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Master's Degree in statistics or closely related field and 1-3 year's experience.Ability to work independently on statistical analyses.Organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.Ability to execute prescribed statistical analysis plans.Ability to summarize findings from statistical analyses in writing and verbally.Ability to communicate effectively with researchers seeking statistical support.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or master's degree and 5 plus years' experience.Experience collaborating as a statistician within and across multidisciplinary teams.Experience completing statistical analyses within biomedical research, clinical trials, or related contexts.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Jamie Ibey

Department Contact Phone Number:

603-646-7080

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Dr. Todd MacKenzie, Professor of Biomedical Data Science and Director of the BSC

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76032

Description:

Data WranglingWrangles data using R, Python or other data programming language.Reshaping data in preparation for statistical analyses.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Description:

Exploratory Data AnalysesConducts exploratory analyses and data visualizations to identify discrepant data.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Statistical Modeling and InferenceUses statistical models such as linear regression, logistic regression, Poisson regression and Cox regression models for time-to-event data.Use mixed effects models or generalized estimating equations for clustered and repeated measures data.Create reports summarizing statistical analyses for researchers and guide researchers in interpreting statistical inference.Identify and execute appropriate statistical methods for high dimensional data

Percentage Of Time:

20

Description:

Machine Learning and PredictionUtilize prediction algorithms such as random forests and penalized models (e.g., LASSO).

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Manuscript PreparationDraft statistical methods sections for abstracts and manuscripts with support from senior biostatisticians.Advise on the writing of results sections of abstracts and manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Manage Ongoing and Completed ProjectsMaintain status lists of active and completed projects with proper attention to deadlines and priority.Be responsive to researchers seeking statistical expertise.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Staff a Biostatistics Walk-In clinic (direct consultation) 3 Hours Per week

Percentage Of Time:

15

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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