Job Description Summary
This role supports research projects through statistical analysis, manuscript development, and reporting. Responsibilities include preparing data, running analyses using multiple statistical programs including Stata/SPSS/SAS/R, contributing to the development of manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC000209 CHP - CRRNC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-GEN11
Pay Range
66,400.00 - 92,900.00 - 119,500.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
This role focuses on the preparation and analysis of research data from multiple extra merrily funded studies, meeting the study aims and goals. The position will work with the PI and collaborators, including econometrician, two preparing to conduct data analysis using multiple types of statistical programs that include tools such as Stata, SPSS, SAS, R, and Mplus. The position also involves providing technical support to the research team comprised of multiple PIs. The position will contribute to manuscript development, including at a Co. - authorship level, presentations, reports, and grant applications. Additional contributions may include assisting with tasks as assigned by the principal investigator.
30% Conduct data analysis using regression, structural equation modeling, and other statistical models and approaches. This will include evaluating model assumptions and interpreting and summarizing results under the direction of the principal investigator.
25% Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts/presentations. Draft data analytics sections for grant proposals for internal and extramural funding announcements.
25% Prepare data sets for analysis, including pre-processing, cleaning and archiving data. Developing syntax for data sets for use in multiple statistical programs; preparing the data by removing outliers and conducting preliminary analyses; pulling together all materials required to meet federal mandates for data archiving and submission.
10% Prepare tables, charts, and other reports. Summarize the results of data analyses in tabular or graphic formats. Covert data into tables and add descriptions for reports.
10% Provide technical expertise and general support to the research team. Provide recommendations regarding data formats of data collections such that they maximize efficiency and utility. Provide additional support to the research team as needed to meet team goals and deliverables for intermural and extramurally funded activities.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree with statistical courses and three years experience in statistics. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
