Job Summary
The role involves conducting advanced statistical analyses of both qualitative and quantitative data interpreting the results participating in study design writing research proposals grants and manuscripts and striving to expand research within neurosurgery. The applicant must have a comprehensive understanding of cerebrovascular and trauma pathology including injury severity scores the Glasgow coma scale the NIH stroke scale score and outcome metrics. The applicant must possess a high level of understanding of disease states. This position will serve as an integral role in teaching the other research associates and analysts regarding clinical and research integration.
Responsibilities
1. Oversees/conducts statistical analyses employing methods of descriptive statistics sample comparisons regression analysis survival analysis mixed effect models and multivariate analysis. 2. Assists with study design development and other research as needed within the program or department. 3. Formats data for statistical analysis. 4. Manages data statistical packages SAS SPlus SEERstat SPSS and writes procedures in applicable program. 5. Makes recommendations to respective Principal Investigator (P.I. as to preferable methods of analysis and research formats for proposed projects; may act as the P.I. in some departments. 6. Writes research proposals grants and manuscripts; directs preparation of manuscripts and presentation materials. 7. Reviews patient charts death certificates or other health information documents to obtain and verify data. 8. May devise methods and procedures for collecting data. 9. May travel to a variety of sites within and outside the University to coordinate research projects; and acts as the Universitys representative for a specialty area when contacting other departments and outside organizations. 10. May prepare and maintain regulatory documents associated with studies. 11. May supervise junior research staff. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus four years related research experience and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. A Masters degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
Senior IC