Research Teaching Specialist IV (Biostatistics and Epidemiology)

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV in the EPI & Health Outcome Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist IV provides data management and programming support to fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology research. This position reports to the Chief of Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Section.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

• As assigned, carries out various data cleaning, management, and programming tasks relating to relevant research activities.
• Assists 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.
• As directed, conducts data processing and statistical analyses.
• Develops and maintains analytical datasets, syntax, and data dictionaries for research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters' Degree in Biostatistics or a related field, or a Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year of related research experience.
• Experience/demonstrated knowledge in biostatistics and epidemiology, and in programming statistical software is required.

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.