DATA SYS ANL 3 (Research Data Analyst) - 8405

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under oversight of the Principal Investigator and work closely with other co-investigators, especially the faculty biostatisticians, responsible for data analysis, programming and research study support.

Responsible for developing, revising and maintaining computer programs and procedures for data management, record linkage, quality control, statistical programming, and analysis of data for a variety of projects.

Participate in overall study design, analysis plan design, execution of analyses, and interpretation of the results of data analyses. Provide research study support to faculty and non-faculty investigators by preparing data for analysis, evaluating data quality, linking/merging data sets, as well as documenting all data management and analysis steps. Write or revise the methods and results sections of manuscripts related to data processing and computation including producing publication-quality tables and figures, and will assist in designing and writing analysis plans for future grant proposals.

Perform duties related to project coordination and administration as assigned including preparing and coordinating data requests with state and national agencies, and conducting and summarizing results of literature review related to statistical analysis and data management.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$5,683.33 - $11,408.33/MO.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Contract, possibility of extension based off funding.

Percentage of Time

Part time, 50%

Shift Hours

Monday Friday, TBD

Location

UC Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

12/4/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift/move filing boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between the California Department of Justice and the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research in a timely fashion.

Work flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends during peak work periods. Vacations/holidays will be coordinated with the project investigators to maintain study timelines.

In addition to the UC Davis background check, the incumbent must pass a California Department of Justice background check that includes fingerprinting from a CDOJ-approved LiveScan provider within the first 30 days of employment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

-Experience managing and analyzing large administrative datasets using SAS and other statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Stata).

-Experience performing secondary data analysis or conducting research using data sources not specifically designed for such research

-Knowledge and understanding of principles of epidemiology and clinical study design including appropriate statistical analytic approaches for different types of data.

-Experience with scientific manuscript writing and data analysis in an academic, research, or similar setting, as evidenced by authorship or co-authorship of published, peer-reviewed manuscripts.

-Organizational skills to independently track of multiple projects, work to meet specific deadlines, and document procedures.

Preferred:

-Bachelor's degree in computer science, biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or a related field.

-Experience assembling analysis datasets from multiple data tables, using deterministic record linkage.

-Experience with relational database management concepts and applications including structured query language and implementations in Microsoft Access, SAS PROC SQL or another popular database management environment.

-Experience with analysis of clinical and health outcomes data.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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