Senior Research Analyst
Dartmouth College

Posting date:

10/10/2024

Yes

1129097

Senior Research Analyst

Biomedical Data Science

$84,400

$105,500

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Lebanon, NH
DHMC campus

Hybrid

No

NA

Yes

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.

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

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.

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.

Jamie Ibey

603-646-7080

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

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.

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.

Not an essential function

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

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

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

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

10

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

20

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

10

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.

10

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.

10

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

15

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

Performs other duties as assigned.