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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Research Scientist - Women's Health

Medical ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$80k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a related field or a PhD with five years of professional experience and complementary experience in a data-related field such as data analysis and data management.
  • Ten years of professional experience with complementary experience in a data-related field such as data analysis and data management, or a PhD and five years of professional experience with complementary experience in a data-related field such as data analysis and data management.
  • Two years of experience with biostatistical and epidemiological knowledge for descriptive statistics, data cleaning and validation, clinical data quality assurance and outcomes, or research design.
  • Proficiency in a range of statistical techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to use R and SAS.
  • Ability to perform power and sample size calculations.
  • Experience developing REDCap databases.
  • Ability to work in high-performing and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methodologies and databases for collecting data using REDCap, Qualtrics, and other data collection platforms.
  • Manage data for clinical and non-clinical trials through all stages of study, including collection, extraction, quality control, cleaning, data manipulation, and preparation.
  • Provide insight into current health data architecture and possible solutions to barriers.
  • Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations and internal and partner requirements, including Institutional Review Board approval and Dell Medical School policies, needed to access or share health data.
  • Serve as an internal resource to faculty, fellows, and residents by answering questions related to data access, data aggregation, and data management.
  • Work closely with analysts, informatics staff, and external data teams at partner institutions.
  • Receive, manage, and deliver requested data tasks, and work with data requestors to translate data requests into logical queries using standard language and tools.
  • Collaborate with investigators to develop statistical analysis plans.
  • Carry out statistical analyses independently and complete statistical responsibilities for more complex projects with supervision.
  • Perform power and sample size calculations.
  • Help define research questions and translate them into appropriate methodologies and statistical analyses.
  • Provide feedback about study design, protocols, and feasibility as they relate to timelines and setting when applicable.
  • Assist with the interpretation of data when applicable.
  • Assist with preparing data for presentations and publications when applicable.
  • Attend division research meetings, lab meetings, and one-to-one meetings with collaborators inside and outside the institution.
  • Work occasional weekends, overtime, and evenings to meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PhD in a related field or a Doctor of Public Health from an accredited university.
  • Management and analysis of large, complex clinical research trials.
  • Familiarity with G*Power and PASS.
  • Familiarity with SmartSheet, Qualtrics, and other data management programs.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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