Research Scientist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Austin is seeking a Research Scientist to support research projects. The role requires expertise in data management and statistical analysis, including experience with REDCap, R, and SAS. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in a related field, with ten years' experience in data analysis. The position offers a salary starting at $80,000, and candidates should be prepared for standard office conditions with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or PhD with five years of experience in data management.
• Ten years of experience in data analysis and management.
• Two years of experience with biostatistical knowledge and clinical data quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies and databases for data collection.
• Manage data for clinical/non-clinical trials.
• Collaborate with investigators on statistical analysis plans.

Skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

Biostatistical knowledge

Proficiency in R and SAS

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in a related field

Tools

REDCap

SAS

Qualtrics

G*Power

PASS

Job description

Purpose

The Research Scientist will support the research projects within the department led by faculty, fellows, and residents. This position provides study design and development, database development and support, data collection and management, data analysis, and publication and presentation development to ensure projects run smoothly, meet study objectives, and stay on schedule.

Responsibilities

Data Management

• Develop methodologies and databases for collecting data using REDCap, Qualtrics, and other data collection platforms.
• Manage data for clinical/non-clinical trials across all study stages: collection, extraction, quality control, cleaning, manipulation, and preparation.
• Provide insight into current health data architecture and potential solutions to barriers.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations and internal and partner requirements (e.g., IRB approval, Dell Medical School policies) for accessing or sharing health data.
• Serve as an internal resource for faculty, fellows, and residents to answer questions about data access, aggregation, and management.
• Collaborate with analysts, informatics staff, and external data teams in Dell Medical School partner institutions.
• Receive, manage, and deliver requested data tasks; work with data requestors to translate requests into logical queries using standard language and tools.

Statistical Consulting and Study Collaboration

• Collaborate with investigators to develop statistical analysis plans.
• Carry out statistical analyses independently or complete complex projects under supervision.
• Perform power and sample size calculations.
• Help define research questions and translate them into appropriate methodologies and statistical analyses.
• Provide feedback on study design, protocols, and feasibility relative to timelines and settings when applicable.
• Assist with interpretation of data and preparation of data for presentations and publications when applicable.
• Regularly attend division research meetings, lab meetings, and one‑on‑one meetings with collaborators inside and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in a related field, or a PhD with five years of professional experience in a data‑related field such as data analysis and data management.
• Ten years of professional experience with complementary experience in data analysis and data management, or five years with a PhD if pursuing that data‑related experience.
• Two years of experience with biostatistical and epidemiological knowledge for descriptive statistics, data cleaning/validation, clinical data quality assurance, outcomes, or research design.
• Proficiency in a range of statistical techniques and procedures.
• Ability to use R and SAS.
• Experience performing power and sample size calculations.
• Experience developing REDCap databases.
• Ability to work in high‑performing multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DrPH from an accredited university.
• Management and analysis of large, complex clinical research trials.
• Familiarity with G*Power and PASS.
• Familiarity with SmartSheet, Qualtrics, and other data management programs.

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.