Staff Associate II (Biostatistician)
Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
The Columbia University, Robert N Butler Columbia Aging Center
is seeking a full-time Staff Associate II (Biostatistician) to aid
in statistical analysis and day-to-day data management associated
with multiple concurrent research projects of the Aiello Research
Group.
The Aiello Research Group seeks to identify the interaction and
influence of social and biological factors on long-term health
outcomes, including the effect of socioeconomic position, stress,
and infection on chronic disease and mental health outcomes. We
also investigate preventive measures for reducing infectious
disease transmission in the community setting with a focus on
non-pharmaceutical interventions. We aim to reduce social
disparities in infection, chronic disease, and mental health by
conducting integrative research across areas such as epidemiology,
gerontology, sociology, infectious diseases, immunology, and
laboratory research.
Responsibilities
* 40% - The individual will work with the principal investigator
(PI), project director, associate research scientist, student
researchers, and other research collaborators to develop and
execute clear, well-documented statistical analysis programs and
research methods. Identify appropriate variables and statistical
programs for proposed analysis across projects; Produce tables and
figures based on study results; Perform literature reviews and run
preliminary analysis to aid in the development of grant
proposals.
* 40% - The individual will perform day-to-day data management
across projects. Organize existing datasets, including biospecimen
inventory, for large studies and maintain documentation of
processes; Develop and maintain codebooks across projects; Perform
quality control processes for incoming data; Perform data auditing
and cleaning across multiple projects; Document datasets content
across locations; Appropriately discard unnecessary data; Provide
regular updates to research team on status of projects in data
collection and data analysis phases; Take initiative to acquire new
statistical and/or programming skills as needed.
* 20% - The individual will maintain university processes for
collecting, monitoring, storing, and transferring study data.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to differentiate
between data appropriate for various University storage locations;
Develop SOPs for receiving, processing, storing, and sharing data
based on the IRB-determined security level; Identify and document
content of sensitive datasets across storage locations; Create
non-sensitive datasets for collaborators; Process data requests,
including securely sharing datasets with University-approved
collaborators after necessary documentation is in-place (IRBs,
DUAs, MTAs, etc.); Create and integrate new variables with existing
datasets, as needed, following project completion.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a research specific field, such as public
health, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, mathematics, or a
related field and 4 years of experience recommended.
* Candidates must have experience with SAS, STATA, and/or R
programming software.
* Experience in measurement and analysis of biological and social
variables in the study of health and/or aging.
* Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and verbal/written
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or
related field is preferred.
* Familiarity with one or more of the following datasets:
Biomarkers, DNA methylation data, RNA sequencing data, and/or
metabolomics data.
* Experience or willingness to gain expertise in various
programming languages.
* Demonstrated interest in the research topics investigated by the
Aiello Research Group.
Other Requirements
* Ability to report in-person to New York City office
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST is required.
Appointments are on a fiscal year basis and are eligible for
renewal each July 1st, contingent upon performance and funding.
This position is anticipated for a duration of 2 years.
Projected start date will be July 1, 2024, position will be open
until filled.
Columbia University benefits are included with this Officer of
Research appointment.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental
budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.
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