RESEARCH CONSULTANT

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

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POSITION COMPLEXITIES
This position will independently apply advanced knowledge of scientific research principles and requires high-level knowledge of various methodological strategies and statistical programming expertise. This individual must also keep abreast of new statistical techniques and developments in statistical and applications programming - specifically those techniques used to conduct biomarker and translational research, and be able to advise scientist colleagues on the best methods for particular projects and analyses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with stakeholders in design of research projects.
2. Identify methodological approaches and build statistical models for data analysis using R, SAS, and other necessary programming platforms. Serve as expert on analysis of large longitudinal datasets.
3. Prepare appropriate data analysis, including tables, graphs, and written work in a timely fashion.
4. Write data handling programs that best facilitate data linkage, transfers, and analyses.
5. Collaborate on academic presentations and co-authorship of publications.
6. Manage project priorities and timelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. This position requires Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics or equivalent graduate level training AND a minimum of three years’ experience in statistical analysis and modeling.
2. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. This position requires high-level knowledge of various methodological strategies and statistical programming expertise including a demonstrated ability to program in both SAS and R.
2. This individual must be able to advise scientist colleagues on the best methods for particular projects and analyses.
3. They must have strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, a high level of organization, and enthusiasm for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Experience with project management is beneficial but not required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or equivalent.
2. Experience with survival analysis methods and various regression models.
3. Knowledge of or general interest in oncology research or Urology.
4. Experience with REDCap and R or STATA.
5. Experience working with junior faculty and trainees.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

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