The Department of Epidemiology is looking for Research Data Analyst who will be primarily responsible for data management, quality control, and statistical analysis of data for a grant focused on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Social Epidemiology and Social Determinants of Health, and Health Inequities at the Boston University School of Public Health. Additional responsibilities will include drafting progress reports, protocol and analysis documentation, and manuscript preparation. Assistance with grant writing may also be required. The Data Analyst will primarily use R statistical software to perform analyses. The Data Analyst will be critical to ensuring the timely presentation and publication of results from a number of grants.

Essential Functions:

Perform statistical analyses (descriptive statistics, stratification, multivariable regression, longitudinal analysis, survival analysis, modern psychometric methods) using R software, in support of various research projects.

Perform data management, including extraction and cleaning of raw data, derivation of new variables, labeling and formatting of raw and derived variables, and multiple imputation. Maintain and update research databases to facilitate analyses.

Document processes involved in data preparation, manipulation, and statistical analysis.

Prepare study results for inclusion in conference presentations, grants, and scientific publications.

Review literature related to analytic, methodological techniques, and content areas.

This is an in-person/on-premises role with the opportunity for remote work, upon consideration of impact on business operations.

Required Skills

Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or another relevant degree is required

1-3 years of experience

Experience with any of the following datasets: All of Us, Health and

Retirement Study, Kaiser Permanente Electronic Health Records, Kaiser

Permanente Research Bank, KHANDLE, STAR, LA90 NHATS, NLSY,

REGARDS, UK Biobank

Experience working with electronic health records

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume/CV to Shelliv@bu.edu.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience