Research Data Analyst

We are seeking a *Research Data Analyst* who will primarily be responsible for the management and analysis of social network data collected from people who use drugs in Baltimore, Maryland. There will be an expectation that the Data Analyst participate in the cleaning and development of analytic data sets for use by the investigator team. The Research Data Analyst will also conduct analysis of social network data as directed by the investigative team and contribute to ongoing scientific manuscripts and conference presentations. The Research Data Analyst will need to work closely with existing Biostatisticians and other data staff, including core members of the research group, to complete analysis in a timely manner.

*Specific Duties & Responsibilities*

• Work in collaboration with scientists and core staff to address research questions involving the analysis of social and behavioral risk hypotheses.
• Problem-solve applications of existing analytic tools to specific data analysis projects, including independent identification of problems and initial attempts at solutions.
• Modify existing methods for application to new datasets and types of analyses - typically using R software.
• Document work and data analyses, particularly through organized digital records of data set sources, file locations, and statistical and bioinformatics code.
• Interpret and contextualize the results of statistical analyses.
• Discuss with colleagues, investigators, and supervisor the need for any additional analyses and/or special methodological needs.
• Clearly summarize and present findings at team meetings.
• Prepare written reports of statistical analyses, including relevant statistical theory, references, methods, results, and conclusions to contribute to scientific publications.
• Keep abreast of technical and academic resources related to the methodology of statistical analyses.
  
  

*Minimum Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics.
• Experience with social network analysis.
• Experience working in substance use epidemiology.
• R, SAS or STATA programming proficiency (mastery preferred).
  
  

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually ($62,300 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

*Total Rewards*

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: [https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/](https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/)

Job Description

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
  
  

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