"Research Teaching Specialist III"

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III within the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Department.

The Research Teaching Specialist III will conduct and coordinate all aspects of data management and programming in epidemiologic research. The primary responsibility is to provide data management and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology and health services research. The Research Teaching Specialist III may also be responsible for the management of a small-sized research program. This position reports to the Chief of the Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Section.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• As assigned, carries out various data cleaning, data management, and data programming tasks relating to relevant research activities.
• Participates in all phases of research studies as assigned by the Principal Investigators conducting epidemiological and related research and communicates with primary data collection staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data.
• May assist in organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a particular research project.
• Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows and research staff in data analysis and relevant research projects as assigned by the Principal Investigators.
• May assist with the coordination and evaluation of non-professional staff training.
• As directed, conducts data processing and statistical analyses.
• Develops and maintains databases, syntax, and data dictionaries for research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Biostatistics or a related field plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of relevant research experience.

Relevant experience includes conducting or being involved in data management and analysis using statistical software (SAS, R, or STATA) in epidemiologic/population science-related projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.