Statistical Analyst/Data Manager

Columbia University (Staff Jobs)

Position Summary

The Division of General Medicine is seeking a Statistical Analyst/Data Manager. The candidate would have primary responsibility for data integrity and data analysis of various NIH-funded studies.

Responsibilities

• Interact with investigators and staff at Columbia and at other sites.

• Provide support for primary decisions related to analyses according to knowledge/experience level.

• Provide support for broader decisions in consultation with PI.

• Report to, communicate and offer advice to PI regarding program performance and suggestions for improvement.

• Maintain and organize datasets.

• Perform statistical analyses of datasets, including cross-sectional and longitudinal data analysis.

• Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.

• Participate in authorship of scientific manuscripts.

• Assist with power analyses and other aspects of study development and grant submissions.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus at least four years of relevant related research and programming experience

• Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics or public health with emphasis on biostatistics and/or epidemiology would substitute in part for experience

• Ability to independently program and perform statistical analysis in SAS or R

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and writing skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with investigators and other staff

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

• Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other statistical packages (e.g. for genetics), quantitative imaging, data science, or website programming

• Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

• Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

• Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.