Data Scientist

Data Scientist

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Scientist with a doctoral degree in public health or an allied science to contribute to an NIH funded R01 project focused on social epidemiology of aging, specifically neighborhood influences on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and ADRD disparities. The scientist will work primarily on efforts to leverage extensive longitudinal data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) in multilevel and spatial analyses of neighborhood social and built environments with ADRD.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team to play a pivotal role in advancing the aims of the study: (1) Characterize dynamic, longitudinal neighborhood social and built environment variables relevant to cognition for residential addresses within the MESA cohort; (2) Examine associations between neighborhood environmental characteristics and cognition, as well as clinically relevant ADRD outcomes; (3) Investigate determinants of disparities in ADRD outcomes by socioeconomic position and race/ethnicity, while assessing the contribution of neighborhood environments. Where possible and desired, the scientist will additionally work on examining climate-related natural disasters and their impacts on both neighborhood resources for healthy aging and cognitive function/ADRD.

The project is based at the Urban Health Collaborative at the Dornsife School of Public Health and directed by Ana V. Diez Roux and Usama Bilal. The scientist will work closely with the study Principal Investigator (Jana Hirsch), the Data and Methods Leads, Senior Biostatistician and the Project Manager of the MESA project to oversee all data and analytical aspects of the project. There will be ample opportunities for career development and co-authoring publications. The scientist will be an employee of the Drexel University School of Public Health and receives the same benefits as other Drexel University staff.

Essential Functions

• Define scientific research questions that align with grant aims and justify using conceptual models or theory.
• Plan, write, and submit paper proposals to cohort coordinating center.
• Create data requests and analyses plans.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets, utilizing advanced statistical and epidemiological methodologies to address research aims.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals as lead author.
• Engage with the research team to understand neighborhood variables collected using both survey-based and GIS-derived methods and their implications for analyses.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines, fostering a productive and inclusive research environment.
• Participate in regular team meetings, seminars, and workshops to enhance professional development and contribute to the collective knowledge of the research group.  
• Assist in the preparation of lay reports, blog posts, and other dissemination products about research products.
• Represent the research team as needed to university and external audiences including meetings and scientific conferences.
• Aid the research team’s grant writing efforts to continue lines of inquiry related to grant aims.
• Write independent grant submissions on lines of inquiry related to grant aims.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or Doctorate in Statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, demography, geography, or related quantitative field is required.
• 3+ years of post-graduate experience in field related to research aims is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, demography, geography, or related quantitative field.
• Very detail oriented, extremely organized, and comfortable with multitasking.
• Possess excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising trainees and other analysts.
• Team oriented and experienced working with diverse groups of investigators and trainees.
• Outstanding knowledge of SAS or Stata, working knowledge or ability to quickly learn other statistical programs as needed.
• Ample experience with complex analyses including longitudinal and multilevel; Experience with spatial analyses highly desirable.
• Experience drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt grade M. Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 - $112,790.00. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.

You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jan 11 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 11 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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