UTS-Temporary Statistician Investigator at UNC Chapel Hill

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a temporary Statistician Investigator to work on the AURORA study, focusing on analyzing longitudinal data. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees and expertise in statistical analysis and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to critical discoveries that aid trauma survivors. This hybrid role offers flexibility with work in the office and remotely.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with extensive experience preferred; PhD is ideal.
• Experience with R, Mplus; familiarity with clinical or epidemiological research.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to analyze varied longitudinal data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyses of longitudinal data from the AURORA study.
• Write/edit analytics methods for peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Bioinformatics

Education

Master’s or PhD in social, applied, or related science discipline

Tools

R

Mplus

Job description

Posting Number:

PG195169TM

Position Number:

48SM87

Position Type:

Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

The department at Chapel Hill is looking for a data analyst/statistician at or above the master’s degree level, to work in a collaborative team of investigators and perform statistical analyses to gain new discoveries to help trauma survivors. The primary focus of the position will be to assist with analyses of different longitudinal data collected as part of the ~$35 million dollar AURORA study. This study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and private and foundation partners, enrolled individuals presenting to a large network of emergency department in the immediate aftermath of trauma. Study participants were followed longitudinally for one year, beginning in the hours after trauma, using sophisticated adaptive sampling methods and state-of-the-art battery of self-report, neurocognitive, physiologic, digital phenotype, psychosocial, neuroimaging, and genomic markers. In addition to analyses of these data, the statistician will also analyze data from varied longitudinal data collected as part of many other past and current R01 studies going on in the institute, as well as the analysis of clinical trial data.

Is Time Limited:

Yes

Job City & State:

Raleigh, NC

Classification Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title:

UTS-Temporary Statistician Investigator at UNC Chapel Hill

Work Schedule:

Hybrid (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday in office; Thursday/Friday remote)

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Data analysis
• Develop scripts/code as necessary to streamline/optimize analyses
• Communication – writing/editing
  • Writing analytics methods for peer-reviewed publications, and summarizing analysis results for stakeholders and stakeholder meetings
• Data Collection
  • Assist with analyses of varied longitudinal data collected as part of the AURORA study
• Administration
  • Maintaining meta-data regarding databases and work performed
• Other
  • Developing analysis plans in collaboration with members of the research team

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Ideal candidates would have experience with Mplus or R software packages; and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. Prior experience performing structural equation modeling is preferred, as is experience in clinical or epidemiological research.

• Minimum of a relevant Master’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) preferred. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a social, applied, or related science discipline, demonstrated ability as a scientific writer, demonstrated ability to perform advanced statistical analyses and learn and perform statistical analyses new to them, expert knowledge of R and other software packages; and the ability to collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams. Master’s degree with extensive experience will be considered.

Department Required Skills:

• Strong organizational skills. Must be able to analyze varied longitudinal data collected as part of research studies. Applicants should have experience with bioinformatics research.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

n/a

Required License or Certification:

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$45.00-$55.00/hour

Job Open Date:

05/23/2025

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/218819

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

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