Data Analyst

Rutgers-The State University - New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

New Brunswick, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Data Analyst for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Data Analyst will support faculty within the Joint Program in Population and Prevention Sciences (J3PS) - a joint program of the Department of Pediatrics and the Child Health Institute of NJ. In this role, the analyst will support cutting-edge, collaborative research in the areas of systemic influences of health, such as social determinants of health, health system impacts, and forces related to equity and disparities. This position is crucial for understanding the practice and individual or population practices and impacts of primary care. The Data Analyst will perform analyses independently and in collaboration with faculty and postdoctoral fellows, supporting their research efforts. There will also be opportunities to propose and conduct independent studies of interest to program directors, faculty, and fellows. The analyst will develop and curate a data corps of publicly available data under the direction of program leadership. Key responsibilities include working with project leadership to develop valid and reliable plans for analyses consistent with underlying conceptual and operational models and study designs. The analyst will collaborate on epidemiological and statistical analyses supporting faculty research projects and implement these analyses once agreed upon. Additionally, the Data Analyst will develop and run statistically advanced programs in SAS, STATA, and R as appropriate for the research question and project. Collaboration with biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and other analysts will be necessary to meet the needs and intentions of each project. The analyst will also work across disciplines to lead and perform quantitative components of mixed methods and evaluation projects, ensuring comprehensive support for multiple Primary Investigators.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty within the Joint Program in Population and Prevention Sciences (J3PS).
• Perform analyses independently and in collaboration with faculty and postdoctoral fellows.
• Support faculty and postdoctoral fellow research.
• Propose and conduct independent studies of interest to program directors, faculty, and fellows.
• Develop and curate a data corps of publicly available data under the direction of program leadership.
• Work with project leadership to develop valid and reliable plans for analyses consistent with underlying conceptual and operational models and study design.
• Collaborate on epidemiological and statistical analyses supporting faculty research projects.
• Implement agreed-upon analyses.
• Develop and run statistically advanced programs in SAS, STATA, and R as appropriate for the research question and project.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and other analysts as needed.
• Lead and perform quantitative components of mixed methods and evaluation projects.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis or a related field.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, STATA, and R.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public health or health-related research.
• Familiarity with social determinants of health and health disparities.
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods and statistical analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.