Neurology Epidemiology Data Analyst — Parkinson's Research

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco seeks an Epidemiologist/Research Data Analyst to design and conduct research using diverse datasets, including clinical, genetic, registry, and administrative sources. You will clean, manage, and analyze complex data, collaborate with investigators, and communicate findings to scientific and lay audiences.

The role emphasizes statistical and epidemiologic methods, privacy-preserving data linkage, and leadership across multiple studies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related areas and/or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a related field / with relevant research experience.
• In depth understanding of the CHDS cohort
• Experience performing linkages with public health surveillance databases such as the California Death Master File, using probabilistic matching software such as Match*Pro
• Experience completing state regulatory documents such as the California Department of Public Health Vital Statistics Application
• Experience reporting on and maintaining large epidemiologic databases
• Experience using databases to update vital status and residential location for participants of a cohort
• Experience managing and implementing studies in a large cohort of research participants that include participant contact
• Skills in programming, statistical analysis and data management.
• Advanced knowledge of biostatistical research methods for epidemiologic studies with a general focus on casual inference and specific focus on analysis of longitudinal data and survival analysis
• Advanced knowledge of academic publication process and ability to propose research direction that will lead to impactful research results.
• Advanced ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced project management skills. Ability to lead and influence within and external to project team.
• Advanced research skills at a level to propose analysis direction, discuss with principal investigators and, when appropriate, devise alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
• Advanced ability to think creatively to recommend action steps or strategize solutions relative to research.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to mentor less experienced analysts in statistical techniques and offer research advice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee data management and statistical analyses for multiple epidemiologic and clinical research studies.
• Draw upon expertise in epidemiologic methods, causal inference, survival analysis, and longitudinal data analysis to develop and implement rigorous analytic approaches.
• In collaboration with principal investigators, develop multivariable statistical analysis plans using appropriate epidemiologic and statistical methods and independently conduct the planned analyses.
• Determine appropriate data sources and integrate information from multiple clinical, research, registry, administrative, and longitudinal datasets using probabilistic matching algorithms with privacy preserving record linkage such as Match*Pro..
• Design processes that ensure participant confidentiality and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.
• Provide statistical input into study design, data collection instruments, and protocol development to ensure studies collect the data necessary to address scientific hypotheses.
• Develop dynamic reports, visualizations, and other reporting tools to communicate study progress and research findings to investigators, collaborators, sponsors, and broader audiences.
• Prepare statistical sections of grant proposals, manuscripts, presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly products.
• Mentor, train, and provide statistical and methodological guidance to research staff, trainees, and junior analysts, fostering best practices in epidemiologic research and data analysis.
• Organize and prioritize analytic activities across multiple concurrent studies and provide leadership in the planning and execution of research data analyses.
• Work collaboratively with investigators and study teams to identify innovative analytic approaches that advance research on Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders.

Skills

Programming

Statistical analysis

Data management

Biostatistics

Longitudinal data

Survival analysis

Causal inference

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related areas

Advanced degree

Job description

University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco seeks an Epidemiologist/Research Data Analyst to design and conduct research using diverse datasets, including clinical, genetic, registry, and administrative sources. You will clean, manage, and analyze complex data, collaborate with investigators, and communicate findings to scientific and lay audiences.

The role emphasizes statistical and epidemiologic methods, privacy-preserving data linkage, and leadership across multiple studies,