Research Consultant - Vc Info Infrastructure # Oit General
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Research Consultant, Statistician, OIT The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of Information Technology, Research Computer Support
Regular Full-time, Pay Grade MR13
The Office of Information Technology at The University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks qualified applicants for a position that focuses on customer support of both computing and statistical analysis. The position will be responsible for assisting researchers on their experimental design, data management, analysis, graphics and computing work including software installations; writing results sections for journal articles and client documentation on statistical computing; helping clients select computer software and hardware to solve their research problems; developing and teaching workshops in research computing; and taking an active role mentoring students and colleagues.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Statistics or a related field, with 3 years of related experience is required; a Ph. D. and 5 years of experience is preferred. Years in graduate school may qualify as experience.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills required.
- The ability to work independently and prioritize assignments with minimal supervision as a member of a team is required.
- Expertise in at least two of: R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, or Python required; expertise in more than two desired.
- PStat® accreditation desired.
- Experience with hierarchical linear models, generalized linear models, analysis of variance, confirmatory/exploratory factor analysis, and power analysis is desired.
- Previous experience working in a research computing or statistical consulting environment is desired.
- Ability to research, learn, and support new software packages and statistical methods is desired.
- Experience with Amos or Mplus desired.
- Experience in structural equation models, mediator/moderator designs, and mixed model ANOVA is preferred.
- Experience with data science or machine learning is preferred.
- A track record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals is preferred.
- Teaching experience preferred.
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Vc Info Infrastructure # Oit General
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Feb 16, 2021, 11:40:58 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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