Data Analyst

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Data Analyst
Posting Number	23TM0530
Department	Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is distinguished in its many efforts to advance health and wellness, and its broad reach, diversity, and expertise provides opportunities to address a wide array of health challenges. The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences and related fields to promote research on critical population health issues. Tobias Gerhard serves as the director of IFH and brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in core areas: Behavioral Health Health Economics Social and Cultural Determinants of Health Pharmacoepidemiology Violence Prevention Health Disparities Aging Research State Health Policy Health Services Research The Institute communicates with many diverse audiences, including Rutgers faculty and students, government agencies (U.S. and abroad), nongovernmental organizations in various regions of the world, industries, foundations, and individual donors.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Data Analyst for the Institute of Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The Rutgers Neuropsychology Laboratory (PI: Michelle Chen, PhD) is seeking a skilled data analyst interested in brain health, digital technology, and advanced analytics. The data analyst will participate in several research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies. Current projects include predicting Long Covid symptoms using a wearable device and developing speech biomarkers for cognitive impairment/dementia. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Data management and analysis as well as assisting the principal investigator in preparing manuscripts and grant proposals.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Position Salary	$70,000
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s degree in a related field, including statistics, data science, computer science, psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and public health. Three years of experience with data analytics.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of and experience with advanced statistical approaches such as multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling. Knowledge of and experience with advanced data science approaches, such as signal processing, machine learning, and natural language processing. Experience with big data, such as wearable sensor data and electronic health care records
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Proficiency in R and Python. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and be able work collaboratively. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office and software packages using R or Python.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	10/31/2023
Posting Close Date	02/11/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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