Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Designs and conducts statistical analyses using standard statistical programs.
Interprets and explains research findings and project outcomes both orally and in writing.
Independently designs and manages research initiatives.
Provides expert advice on research design, sampling, data collection instruments, data quality, data analyses, and other support to department’s research teams.
Represents the organization in a variety of academic and policy settings.
Manages large, complex data sets with excellent documentation, for use by multiple parties.
Assists investigators with study design, methodology, and analysis plans for studies/grant proposals including sample/effect size and/or power calculations (collaborating with or under the supervision of expert statisticians as appropriate).
Builds and/or maintains databases, combines multiple data sources, data cleaning, and producing any necessary interim study reports (all of which must be documented and reproducible).
Conducts analyses via coding (documented and reproducible) in statistical software (R, SAS, STATA, etc.), generate tables and figures, and interpret the results (collaborating with or under the supervision of expert statisticians as appropriate).
Drafts methods and results sections for abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts, including any final tables/figures (collaborating with or under the supervision of expert statisticians as appropriate).
Maintains proper data security and IRB protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
Office Equipment
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Education:
Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
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Work Experience:
Skills:
Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Compilation, Data Management, Data Merging, Data Security, Econometrics, Economic Research, Oral Presentation, Project Administration, Python (Programming Language), Research Designs, R Programming, SAS System, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Stata, Statistical Analysis, Workplace EffectivenessFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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/