Data Analyst

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 17, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Data Analyst
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies
Overview	The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Posting Summary	Rutgers is seeking a Data Analyst for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the leadership of the Office of Survey Methods and Data Analysis ( SMDA), the Data Analyst will support the scientific work of investigators at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies ( INTS) by implementing data analysis protocols for research projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in analyzing complex survey data and a background working with national health surveys, such as the National Health Interview Survey ( NHIS), the Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey ( TUS- CPS) and similar surveillance systems. Duties include: Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends and patterns of tobacco use and related behaviors. Under supervision of the Associate Director/ Chief of SMDA, select appropriate methods to analyze and interpret complex survey data from national health surveys. Create data visualizations to present findings in conference presentation, journal articles, and to other stakeholders. Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous data management practices. Develop codebooks based on INTS data in accordance with established practices at INTS.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	26S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	73161.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	87905.00
Annual Maximum Salary	104450.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related sciences plus one (1) year related experience analyzing complex survey data. Must have a high level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and data querying tools. Intermediate or greater proficiency with at least one statistical package, preferably R (R, SAS, STATA, etc.). Experience analyzing cross sectional and longitudinal survey data, working with national and state health surveys, and using generalized linear models and related methods. Experience using mixed effects models to analyze clustered data preferred, but not required. Familiarity with tobacco use epidemiology and related public health issues. Ability to learn and integrate other related computer applications into existing operations. Must have excellent project management, time management, communication, interpersonal, decision making, analytic, and reporting skills. Must be able to work with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on data usage including faculty, staff, and senior administrators, as well as individuals at other institutions and government offices.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2204
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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