Position Summary
The Department of Epidemiology in the Mailman School of Public Health seeks a Data Analyst to provide data management, project management, and conduct analysis of several ongoing projects, including involving Medicaid longitudinal data. Ongoing projects involve substance use epidemiology with a specific focus on social determinants of health and a methodological focus on causal inference; a candidate with an interest in these areas is preferred. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, strong writing skills, and have experience analyzing data, and proficiency in R. The incumbent will provide assistance with managing a large, complex database of longitudinal Medicaid data; assistance with preparation of reports and papers for publication; assistance with developing related grant proposals and research protocols to extend the scope of the project; assistance with data analyses, and other support as required.
Responsibilities
40% data management
30% data analysis
20% manuscript, report, and grant preparation
5% administrative tasks
5% other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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