Research Data Analyst

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

The Policy and Analytics Center at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute is seeking a Research Data Analyst to join our growing team. The Policy and Analytics Center focuses on research using large, administrative data bases, surveys, and primary data collection. An emphasis for this position is on the use of claims data and advanced skills in programming (flexibility in preferred coding software/program/language) and the use of statistical methodology. We often work in collaborative teams across projects and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and enthusiasm for work with collaborators from varying disciplines is essential. The Policy and Analytics Center also houses exciting community-based programs where we seek opportunities to use data to inform policy and practice.

The Research Data Analyst will support data management and analysis needs across PAC projects including federal funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of Defense, and other non-profit and governmental sources, including the Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) Collaborative and the Philadelphia Autism Project.

Remote work is possible and supported, although candidates with some availability to be in our offices at Drexel University occasionally for on-site required analyses are preferred

Essential Functions

• Effectively execute tasks across projects within required due dates.
• Utilize a variety of statistical tests to conduct analyses and be able to communicate results to colleagues.
• Ensure data quality control, data cleaning, annotation, and integration.
• Refine procedures and policies for the planning and management of data sources.
• Maximally structure datasets to optimize use in future projects.
• Maintain and track all encrypted/protected data sources and manage their use.
• Apply discipline-specific skills and knowledge to solve problems and conduct research.
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings.
• Maintain well-organized records related to internal and external communications, project management, and all other aspects of the job.
• Provide data support for manuscripts and contribute to manuscript and other deliverable production, such as writing methods sections as a co-author.
• Advise team on technical needs in terms of computer hardware and analytic/visualization software required for job functions.
• Rapidly learn statistical methods, programming languages, and analytic/visualization tools as required by project needs.
• Assist in study design and conceptualization.
• Manage and mentor student employees.
• Utilize Drexel high-performance cluster (HPC) computing resources to perform analyses on large datasets (requires comfort with UNIX and bash/command line).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field and at least 2 years of research and/or analysis experience or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field and a minimum of 3 year of research-specific experience.
• Proficiency with data visualization principles, best practices, and software (e.g., Tableau, R, Python).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SAS or Stata, as well as R and/or Python for advanced methods.
• Proficiency with UNIX environments, bash/command line scripting, and high-performance cluster (HPC) computing.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of L. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Apr 26 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 27 2022 Eastern Daylight Time