Data Analyst, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

Data Analyst, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

Category : Alumni

Dr. Sonja Swanson, ScD, in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health seeks a data analyst. The researcher will work primarily on applications in suicide prevention, and will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of collaborators spanning expertise in epidemiology, statistics, health policy, law, mental health, injury, and economics. The researcher will collaborate on designing studies using existing observational data; implementing statistical analyses; and interpreting results. The researcher will take a lead role in writing and executing code for the statistical analyses. The datasets used by this research line include large, longitudinal datasets; multilevel datasets; and triangulation and integration of datasets arising from multiple sources.

Qualifications or expectations:

  • Master’s degree epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field plus 5 years of data analytic experience; Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of causal inference methods
  • Proficiency in R and/or SAS
  • Experience working with large, longitudinal datasets
  • Experience working with multilevel datasets preferred
  • Experience working with administrative data (e.g., electronic medical records data) preferred

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