Research Specialist - (Statistician) - CEHI

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 15, 2024
Research Specialist - (Statistician) - CEHI Research Specialist - (Statistician) - CEHI Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028397 Posting Close Date: 12.13.2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects for the Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI), a research, education, and outreach program housed within the Department of Pediatrics at UIC. Performs complex data collection and study methods. This position supports the development and application of statistical methods to assess how environmental and social exposures affect health and developmental outcomes across time and space. Duties & Responsibilities Participates in the design, planning and implementation of research projects and statistical analysis Identifies, locates, and obtains data/information. Utilizes statistical software to format and analyze data. Designs database models. Builds automated reporting and analytical solutions. Manipulates and curates data. Completes data analysis. Reports research findings. Ensures information presented is valid and accurate. Develops presentations, manuscripts, and reports. Performs code checks of other analysts' code according to quality assurance procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Master's degree in social science preferred. A minimum of 3 years related research experience. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Knowledge and skills in data manipulation and analysis using SAS, R, and/or Python; statistical methods, including linear and non-linear regression, multilevel models, and/or Bayesian methods; working with public health and/or epidemiological data; software statistical packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM; analytical and research skills; report building; verbal and written communication including proofreading; presentations. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12588?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b1a51f4c59505b41b8ce0f622cd60b29