Data Analyst - Rollins School of Public Health - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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Description

The Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University invites applications for one data analyst position. Successful candidates will contribute to health research projects that utilize data from ongoing cohort studies, as well as administrative databases. The candidate will work closely on projects related to environmental and reproductive epidemiology. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Creates and maintains a data dictionary and meta data. + Supports efforts to ensure that data standards are developed and maintained. + Ensures that the uses of data through reports and queries are accurate. + Supports business and system re-engineering and architecture development to define future data needs. + Serves as an organizational consultant on matters relating to databases by providing expertise to assist users in meeting their needs. + Performs other related duties as required. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: + Develops and analyzes a variety of research data using statistical methods. + Assists investigators and study team members in developing appropriate study protocols and computer analyses. + Manages study datasets, writes statistical programs, and trains others in the use of systems. + Provides statistical expertise in the areas of study design and data analysis to investigators/researchers interested in conducting epidemiologic studies. + Works effectively within a group setting in areas of design of data collection instruments, study design, database management, statistical programming, analysis of data, statistical graphics, and writing of reports which include explanations of methods used and interpretation of results obtained. + Consults with investigators to determine questions of interest and data needed to address those questions. + Determines and carries out appropriate statistical analyses. + Interprets and presents data descriptions and analysis results including the explanation of statistical techniques used, the assumptions made and the generalization of results. + Documents methods and results through preparation of reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in data analysis, statistics, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Excellent working knowledge of R or similar programming language + Familiarity with high performance computing environments. + Demonstrated ability in organization, documentation, and maintenance of large research project datasets. + Familiarity with epidemiology and biostatistics methods, especially experience with regression techniques for binary, continuous, and longitudinal outcomes, clustering, and -omics. + Experience contributing data analysis to manuscripts and reports to funding agencies. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in an interdisciplinary setting. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice toemployee.

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Job Number

_138664_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Public Health_

Department

_SPH: Environmental Health_

Job Category

_Information Technology_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Hybrid Remote_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_