Intermediate Statistician
- Employer
- Rice University
- Location
- Houston, TX
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications.
Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, regular 40 hour work week with additional hours needed to complete work assignments.
Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition SummaryThe Children’s Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) is a research, education, and outreach program committed to fostering environments where all people can prosper. CEHI oversees multiple environmental research projects emphasizing the special vulnerabilities of children in order to advance social and environmental equity.
The intermediate statistician position offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to become part of a dynamic team working to advance social and environmental equity for all people. This position will support development and application of statistical methods to assess how environmental and social exposures affect health and developmental outcomes across time and space, requiring knowledge and application of Bayesian, spatio-temporal, and multilevel statistical models.
Success in this position requires a data analyst committed to public and environmental health and health disparities research. In addition to statistical capabilities, the intermediate statistician should be comfortable generating research questions, both individually and in collaboration with research team members; designing and implementing analyses to address research questions; and interpreting analytical results. The statistician will be involved in the writing and preparation of scientific manuscripts, from paper inception through submission and revision, as well as grant proposals. Successful applicants will be confident writers, motivated to communicate complex statistical work to both statistical and non-statistical audiences. The individual in this position functions both independently and as a member of a research/study team, working with team members with different expertise. This position requires an individual committed to establishing and achieving both individual and team priorities and goals.
Statistics or related quantitative field
Substitution for Education RequirementExperience may not be substituted for the education requirement.Education PreferredMaster’s degree in statistics or related quantitative field
Experience Required3 yearsType of ExperienceRelated experience in the all of the following areas (experience acquired while working on a master’s degree in statistics or related program will be considered):
- Data manipulation and analysis using SAS, R, and/or Python
- Using a variety of statistical methods, including linear and non-linear regression, multi-level models, and Bayesian methods
- Working with public health and/or epidemiological data
Experience acquired while working in a master’s level Statistics program will be considered.
Substitution for Experience RequirementMay substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.Experience Preferred- Working collaboratively with team members having different skills and expertise
- Bayesian analytical methods
- Spatial and spatio-temporal statistical analyses
- Health-related datasets
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License/Certification PreferredSkills Required- Knowledge of software statistical packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM
- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Ability to build reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading
- Excellent presentation skills
- Broad and deep knowledge of advanced economic or statistical concepts, principles, terms, and theories
- Able to execute highly complex or specialized projects; ability to adapt precedent and make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions
- Advanced analytical and mathematical skills
- Innovative, creative and highly developed critical thinking skills
- Able to communicate/present results and findings to non-statisticians
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong interest in applied statistical research questions focused on health and the environment
- Strong interest in writing academic manuscripts based on results of statistical analyses
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a research/study team, working with team members with different expertise
Works closely with staff of the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative and with Rice collaborators as well as external collaborators.
Physical DemandsRequires working at a computer for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per day).
Working Conditions- Academic office environment
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work required to complete necessary tasks
- Possibility of some travel required to attend conferences or seminars
Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.
Rice University Standard of CivilityServes as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.
Security SensitiveAs defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/22220 Job Functions Essential Functions- Participates in the design, planning and implementation of research projects and data analysis
- Identifies, locates and obtains data/information
- Utilizes statistical software to quantify data
- Designs database models
- Builds automated reporting solutions
- Manipulates and cleans-up data
- Completes data analysis
- Reports research findings
- Ensures information presented is valid and accurate
- Develops presentations and reports
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Provides statistical input into the design, execution, and analysis of scientifically conducted studies, with a focus on spatial statistics
- Collaborates with the project team, will be expected to contribute to the intellectual development of research projects and draft scientific manuscripts for publication
- Participates in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification, and management of statistical data
- Conducts data analyses using SAS, R, Python, or other applications
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree in statistics or related quantitative field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have three years of related experience in the ALL of the following areas: data manipulation and analysis using SAS, R, and/or Python, using a variety of statistical methods, including linear and non-linear regression, multi-level models, and Bayesian methods, and working with public health and/or epidemiological data? Please note that you may substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.
- Yes
- No
- * Describe your level of proficiency and specific experience working with Bayesian, spatio-temporal, and multilevel statistical models.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience using the following: SAS, R, and Python.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you ever worked with public health and/or epidemiological data? If yes, please describe your work.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Why is the intermediate statistician position with the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative of interest to you at this time?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please provide the salary or range that you would require or consider for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
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