Statisticians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Statistician to develop and apply mathematical and statistical methods for data analysis. Responsibilities include solving complex problems, preparing and analyzing data, and presenting statistical results in various formats. Successful candidates will have strong skills in mathematics, critical thinking, and data analysis tools like Python and SAS. This role is essential for providing insightful information through statistical evaluation and modeling, contributing to various projects across different fields.

Responsibilities

• Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in various fields.
• Prepare data for processing by organizing and checking information.
• Identify relationships and trends in data.
• Present results using charts and graphs.
• Examine theories to discover new methods for data evaluation.
• Develop software applications for statistical modeling.

Skills

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

SAS

R

Tableau

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Statistician?

Position Description: Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Responsibilities

• Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
• Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighing the raw data.
• Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
• Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullet points, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
• Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
• Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.

Skills Needed

• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Tools & Technology Used by Statisticians

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Structured query language (SQL)
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Linux
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• UNIX
• Microsoft SQL Server
• R
• Minitab
• StataCorp Stata
• Tableau

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