The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Research Data Analyst 1 (RDA 1) to analyze large amounts of brain imaging and behavioral data, under the direction of Dr. Vinod Menon. The RDA 1 will assist with NIH funded research on cognitive, clinical and translational neuroscience research aiming to uncover brain function and dysfunction in multiple psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Disorders under investigation include learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The RDA 1 will assist with data analysis, collaborate with other lab scientists, contribute to preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and assist with preliminary data analysis for grant proposals.
Interested candidates should upload their resume/CV and a cover letter outlining their experience in relation to the position. This position is a 1-year fixed term at 75% FTE.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in neuroscience, statistics, computer science, or psychology
- Experience in brain imaging
- Experience with data analysis programs
- Ability to collaborate across multiple studies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
- Occasionally use a telephone.
- Rarely writing by hand.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.
Core Duties
- Collect, manage and clean datasets.
- Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
- Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
- Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
- Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
- Analyze data processes in documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
- Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
- Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum Experience
Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload.