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Washington University
is hiring
Data Analyst
About Our Company
Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The university has played an integral role in the history and continuing growth of St. Louis and benefits in turn from the wide array of social, cultural and recreational opportunities offered by the metropolitan area to its more than 2.8 million residents.
The mission of Washington University in St. Louis is the promotion of learning — learning by students and by faculty. Teaching, the transmission of knowledge, is central to our mission, as is research, the creation of new knowledge.
Job Description & Responsibilities
The DRIVES and ARCHES studies examine associations between normal aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD), driving, and social determinants of health. This position entails assisting in developing and conducting research projects, including experimental design, data analysis, and documentation of experimental results.
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs data analysis and/or data management for investigators using statistical packages including generation of tables and graphs.
- Assists investigators in the design of experiments and epidemiological studies.
- Assists in database design, implementation and maintenance of data collected over time for research purposes, including acquisition, editing and reporting.
- May assist in design and development of data entry systems.
- May function as a statistical consultant primarily in collaborative studies involving the medical school community.
- Conducts literature searches related to study. Prepares and submits papers based on research work for journal publication or conference presentation.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, engineering, psychology or related field.
- Demonstrates ability to conduct statistical analyses including General Linear Models, Mixed Models, multiple linear regression, logistic regression, and survival analyses including Cox models.
- Advanced proficiency in SAS, R, Python, and other statistical packages.
- Advanced skills in graphically representing data using statistical software programs.
- Working knowledge of office technology including word processing, spreadsheets and electronic communications.
- Working knowledge and/or experience with REDCap.
- The ideal candidate will possess computer programming experience, experience in a research environment, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, strong ability to follow instructions, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work successfully with others.
- Experience in scientific manuscript writing.
Required Qualifications
Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or Epidemiology). Experience and proficiency with data analysis and data management utilizing statistical packages utilized by department.
What we offer
Salary Range
$52,000.00 - $88,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
