Data Analyst

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of the City of New York's Department of Biostatistics seeks a capable analyst to support collaborative statistical analysis, programming, and manuscript writing for faculty projects. The role emphasizes data-driven insights and rigorous methodological work.

The position requires strong SAS, R, and STATA skills, at least three years of analytic experience, and a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.
• Three years of data analytics and statistical analysis experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and programming support for collaborations under faculty supervision.
• Participate in clinical and research consultations and present results at meetings.
• Prepare protocol, analysis plans, grants and manuscript writing.
• Set up data management tools and perform data queries for studies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

STATA

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 75,000-85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The purpose of this job is to fulfill and support the statistical collaboration needs from faculty members in the Department of Biostatistics which includes performing analysis, programming, writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and programming support consultations and collaborative projects under faculty supervision - 65 %
• Participate in statistical consultations with clinicians and researchers and present results from analysis at collaborative meetings-10%
• Perform protocol, statistical analysis plan, grant and manuscript writing - 10 %
• Set up and evaluate data management tools and perform data queries for studies - 10 %
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested - 5 %

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience; plus three years experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics or biostatistics.
• At least 3 years of data analytic and statistical analysis experience. Advancededucation/degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven ability in SAS, R, and STATA.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.