Yale
Associate Research Scientist Yale Program on Aging
Yale, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Yale University: School of Medicine: Internal Medicine: Geriatrics
Location
Open Date
Oct 11, 2023Deadline
Oct 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeDescription
To provide expertise in the design, analysis, and interpretation of ongoing and planned observational studies, clinical trials, and basic research in human aging in a highly productive geriatrics research center.Research Track Expectations:This is a collaborative position, which implies that within 3 years all salary support will come from supporting grants and projects from other individuals and projects from within the Department of Internal Medicine, other Yale departments, YCAS, or external contracts and sub-awards. Promotion will be contingent upon excellent performance of all stated duties as stipulated in the Research Track.To independently propose biostatistical designs and analytical strategies for observational and interventional research at the Program on Aging.To carry out comprehensive statistical analyses for longitudinal observational studies, clinical trials, and basic research experiments, most often working on several studies simultaneously.To assist faculty and others with the formulation and description of appropriate statistical methods, sample size requirements, and best research methods as part of the grant preparation process.To assist investigators in the preparation of research grant applications by writing research methods sections pertaining to data collection, data verification, analysis, and interpretation.To articulate findings orally and in written reports to a diverse group of investigators from a variety of research backgrounds.To collaborate in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and in preparing reports that summarize the analysis of research data, interpret findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for future research.To present talks, lead seminar discussions, and make other presentations of the methodologies and analyses used at the Program on Aging at both local (Yale and surrounding region) as well as at national meetings such as the American Geriatric Society (national meeting in May) or the Gerontological Society of America (national meeting in November).To interact with internal contacts such as principal investigators, research project teams, clinicians, and data management staff to provide statistical input required in the design, conduct, and analysis of scientific research studies.To interact with external contacts such as subcontractors and research staff at other institutions to prepare grants, analyze data, interpret findings, and write and edit material for publication.Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:A Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or relevant field. It is strongly preferred that the candidate has at least three years of experience in the medical or biological sciences.Experience with epidemiologic studies or clinical trials, involving both categorical, count, and continuous outcomes, and experience in longitudinal modeling and methods for missing data.Abilities and Skills:Candidates must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and to work well with investigators having different clinical and epidemiologic backgrounds.Candidates must be able to work independently and creatively in developing testable hypotheses.Candidates must be able to set working priorities among various conflicting demands and work concurrently on several projects.Proficiency in SAS is preferred and the ability to use other statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, M-Plus, MATLAB, OpenBUGS) is highly valued.Competence in applying several methods among the following is expected, e.g., generalized linear models, survival models, mixed effect models, structural equation modelling, and Bayesian statistics.Competence in joint modeling, multistate models, latent class models, dyadic analysis, or growth mixture models, is desirable.Competence in the design of experiments, psychometrics, and instrument development is also desirable.Candidate must be open to learning new analytical approaches, software, and to presenting information to the Yale Program on Aging and to sponsoring investigators.Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications, including CV and a letter describing qualifications, should be submitted electronically to:
http://apply.interfolio.com/134327Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
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Location
Open Date
Oct 11, 2023Deadline
Oct 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeDescription
To provide expertise in the design, analysis, and interpretation of ongoing and planned observational studies, clinical trials, and basic research in human aging in a highly productive geriatrics research center.Research Track Expectations:This is a collaborative position, which implies that within 3 years all salary support will come from supporting grants and projects from other individuals and projects from within the Department of Internal Medicine, other Yale departments, YCAS, or external contracts and sub-awards. Promotion will be contingent upon excellent performance of all stated duties as stipulated in the Research Track.To independently propose biostatistical designs and analytical strategies for observational and interventional research at the Program on Aging.To carry out comprehensive statistical analyses for longitudinal observational studies, clinical trials, and basic research experiments, most often working on several studies simultaneously.To assist faculty and others with the formulation and description of appropriate statistical methods, sample size requirements, and best research methods as part of the grant preparation process.To assist investigators in the preparation of research grant applications by writing research methods sections pertaining to data collection, data verification, analysis, and interpretation.To articulate findings orally and in written reports to a diverse group of investigators from a variety of research backgrounds.To collaborate in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and in preparing reports that summarize the analysis of research data, interpret findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for future research.To present talks, lead seminar discussions, and make other presentations of the methodologies and analyses used at the Program on Aging at both local (Yale and surrounding region) as well as at national meetings such as the American Geriatric Society (national meeting in May) or the Gerontological Society of America (national meeting in November).To interact with internal contacts such as principal investigators, research project teams, clinicians, and data management staff to provide statistical input required in the design, conduct, and analysis of scientific research studies.To interact with external contacts such as subcontractors and research staff at other institutions to prepare grants, analyze data, interpret findings, and write and edit material for publication.Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:A Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or relevant field. It is strongly preferred that the candidate has at least three years of experience in the medical or biological sciences.Experience with epidemiologic studies or clinical trials, involving both categorical, count, and continuous outcomes, and experience in longitudinal modeling and methods for missing data.Abilities and Skills:Candidates must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, and to work well with investigators having different clinical and epidemiologic backgrounds.Candidates must be able to work independently and creatively in developing testable hypotheses.Candidates must be able to set working priorities among various conflicting demands and work concurrently on several projects.Proficiency in SAS is preferred and the ability to use other statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, M-Plus, MATLAB, OpenBUGS) is highly valued.Competence in applying several methods among the following is expected, e.g., generalized linear models, survival models, mixed effect models, structural equation modelling, and Bayesian statistics.Competence in joint modeling, multistate models, latent class models, dyadic analysis, or growth mixture models, is desirable.Competence in the design of experiments, psychometrics, and instrument development is also desirable.Candidate must be open to learning new analytical approaches, software, and to presenting information to the Yale Program on Aging and to sponsoring investigators.Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications, including CV and a letter describing qualifications, should be submitted electronically to:
http://apply.interfolio.com/134327Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
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