Data Analyst

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)Department: The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco StudiesOverview:The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco-focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.Posting Summary:Rutgers is seeking a Data Analyst for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the leadership of the Office of Survey Methods and Data Analysis (SMDA), the Data Analyst will support the scientific work of investigators at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) by implementing data analysis protocols for research projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in analyzing complex survey data and a background working with national health surveys, such as the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (TUS-CPS), and similar surveillance systems.Duties include:Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends and patterns of tobacco use and related behaviors.Under supervision of the Associate Director/Chief of SMDA, select appropriate methods to analyze and interpret complex survey data from national health surveys.Create data visualizations to present findings in conference presentations, journal articles, and to other stakeholders.Ensure data quality and integrity through rigorous data management practices.Develop codebooks based on INTS data in accordance with established practices at INTS.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related sciences plus one (1) year related experience analyzing complex survey data.Must have a high level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and data querying tools.Intermediate or greater proficiency with at least one statistical package, preferably R (R, SAS, STATA, etc.).Experience analyzing cross-sectional and longitudinal survey data, working with national and state health surveys, and using generalized linear models and related methods.Experience using mixed effects models to analyze clustered data preferred, but not required. Familiarity with tobacco use epidemiology and related public health issues.Ability to learn and integrate other related computer applications into existing operations.Must have excellent project management, time management, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, analytic, and reporting skills.Must be able to work with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on data usage including faculty, staff, and senior administrators, as well as individuals at other institutions and government offices.Position Status: Full TimeHours Per Week: 37.50Daily Work Shift: DayWork Arrangement: FLSA ExemptGrade: 26SPosition Salary: Annual Minimum Salary: 73161.00Annual Mid Range Salary: 87905.00Annual Maximum Salary: 104450.00Standard Hours: 37.50Union Description: HPAE 5094Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .

#J-18808-Ljbffr