Sr. Research Data Analyst (Mental Health)
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a Sr. Research Data Analyst who will build complex data models and conduct complex data analysis in support of research projects, programs, and/or studies. The Sr. Research Data Analyst is responsible for the coordination of data and data analysis activities across multiple studies. This position is responsible for leading a specific gene-environment interaction analytic project for our GEARS autism center of excellence.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and database of survey data from multi-site study.
- Develop standard operating procedures for initial data entry and data updates.
- Oversee quality control procedures for database and ongoing analysis.
- Develop data models.
- Conduct statistical analyses of data collected in this system to support empirical study.
- Build transmission models.
- Create and curate software tools across diverse programming languages in support of research efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.
In Addition to the Duties Listed Above
- Derive polygenic risk scores from large extant genome-wide genotyping datasets.
- Clearly summarize and present findings at team meetings.
- Prepare written reports of statistical analyses, including relevant statistical theory, references, methods, results, and conclusions, to contribute to scientific publications.
- Collaborate with a network of scientists and staff to address research questions involving the analysis of genetic and environmental risk hypotheses.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in related field.
- One-year of related experience.
- Highly specialized advanced knowledge, education and/or training in a specialized field of study to conduct research.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in a related field.
- Genetic epidemiology or statistical genetics training and experience.
- Experience performing analyses on a high-performance compute cluster, utilizing parallelization and multi-threading, and mastery of the R statistical language.
- Experience in neurodevelopmental outcomes and prenatal exposures.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Biostatistical Analysis - Intermediate
- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Data Tool and Resource Development - Intermediate
- Data Validation and Quality Assurance - Intermediate
- Project Management - Intermediate
- Research Software Development - Intermediate
- Statistical Modeling - Intermediate
- Statistical Programming - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Data Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $26.82 - $46.92 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary; Typically 9:00am-2:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health