Research Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assists with epidemiologic study design.
• Assists with study instruments and protocols.
• Performs sample size calculations and power analyses.
• Conducts systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses.
• Performs a variety of statistical analyses, manipulates, computes, and analyzes data using statistical computer software and develops new analytical methods and testing procedures.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all data and statistical analysis charting.
• Prepares drafts of research plans for grant applications.
• Contributes to publishing research findings in scientific journals and supports presentations at medical/scientific meetings.
• Performs other job related duties as needed in relation to conduct of epidemiological research.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience

  • Five or more years prior work experience or MSc/MPH in epidemiology and/or biostatistics with experience in conducting epidemiological and biostatistical research.
  • Experience with statistical packages and relevant software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, S-PLUS, or R.
  • Working knowledge of epidemiology of communicable and non communicable diseases desirable.
  • Established record of scientific research and publications in peer-reviewed journals preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Previously exhibited individual initiative.
  • Previously demonstrated advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Previously demonstrated advanced ability to communicate in both scientific written reports and professional presentations.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is largely computer based.
• May require extended and varying work hours to meet demands.