Health Policy Statistician — Evaluation & Disability

Mathematica, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); À distance; USD 100 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ESOP ownership

Benefits package

Office coworking options

Résumé du poste

Mathematica is seeking PhD-level health statisticians to join a vibrant group of over 30 statisticians and data scientists. The role focuses on producing crucial evidence to inform policy decisions and improve public well-being through rigorous analyses of health programs and related data.

The position emphasizes statistical analysis, methodological leadership, clear communication with policymakers, and collaboration across disciplines to strengthen research outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with equivalent experience in a quantitative field such as statistics, biostatistics, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with statistical methods including causal inference, experimental design, Bayesian methods, and hierarchical/multilevel modeling.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, Python, Stan, Julia, SAS, or Stata.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to translate methods and findings for non-technical audiences.

Responsabilités

• Apply a wide range of statistical and quantitative methods to evaluate and improve social programs and policies.
• Lead methodological thought leadership to address complex research questions.
• Draft reports and present findings to policymakers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior statisticians and support their professional development.
• Contribute to proposals and write quantitative methods sections for new projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research objectives.

Connaissances

Causal Inference

Bayesian Inference

Experimental Design

Survey Statistics

Hierarchical Modeling

Longitudinal Data Analysis

Nonparametric Inference

Performance Measurement

Small Area Estimation

Formation

Doctoral degree

Master's degree

Outils

R

Python

Stan

Julia

SAS

Stata

Description du poste

Mathematica is seeking PhD-level health statisticians to join a vibrant group of over 30 statisticians and data scientists. The role focuses on producing crucial evidence to inform policy decisions and improve public well-being through rigorous analyses of health programs and related data.

The position emphasizes statistical analysis, methodological leadership, clear communication with policymakers, and collaboration across disciplines to strengthen research outcomes.