Harvard -SAS Analyst 37877 Boston MA

From sasCommunity

COMPANY:Harvard

POSITION:Statistical Programmer/Data Analyst ( 37877)

DURATION:12-month, grant-funded position, subject to renewal contingent on funding

LOCATION:Boston, MA

DESCRIPTION: Participate in analysis of a large multi-cooperative research grant aimed at conducting an epidemiologic study of mental health, psychological resilience, suicide risk, suicide-related behaviors, and suicide deaths in the U.S. Army. Involves working within a fast-paced interdisciplinary team on statistical analysis of survey data. Statistical analysis includes, but is not limited to data reductions, causal modeling, survival analysis, and policy simulations. Involves working with multiple, large datasets by formatting, merging, and subsetting them to meet the analysis goals. Makes independent decisions about how to implement analysis most effectively and accurately and how to report results. Ensures that tables, figures and text accurately reflect the results of the analysis. Should be able to understand statistical foundations behind models. Independently prioritize tasks related to own responsibilities to meet goals and deadlines of the team. Will plan the programming strategy in order to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of the analysis. Will work closely with Principle Investigator, Project Director, Project Manager, Senior Biostatistician, Data Manager and analysis team members at collaborating universities. This position will be subject to a Federal background check.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 * Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related quantitative field; familiarity with standard statistical model fitting and checking techniques is a must. Five plus years of SAS programming experience. US Citizen Status required by US Army.

Must apply online at: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=42289