Data Management and Analysis Support

Specific Requirements:

        • Clean (identify and correct data entry errors and/or missing values, inconsistent values) data from cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

        • Create derived variables, annotate data analysis programs; archive and protect data

        • Create and maintain documentation of datasets and associated data management information

        • Manage large publicly available datasets in the local NIA environment including applying for data access, identifying storage needs for data, downloading data and archiving them in a secure environment

• Present data in charts, tables, and graphs, using software such as PowerPoint, R, Excel, or SAS, for use in scientific publications, and professional presentations (including poster and oral presentations)

      • Advise fellows and guests on appropriate variables; create datasets for projects; assist and train fellows on how to gain access to appropriate data files; run programs for offsite fellows

      • For large consortia studies, create/send datasets, and analyze data according to approved standardized protocol

      • Assist in monitoring software use and license renewal

      • Perform mid-level data analysis, including descriptive statistics, linear and logistic regression

      • Under supervision of Senior Investigator or Staff Scientist, program and run more high-level analysis

      • Technical writing including co-authoring of articles for journal submission

      • Initiate and participate, as needed, in meetings and conference calls between PIs, contractors and collaborators to solve specific data management issues.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: l submit monthly reports stating tasks completed, with documentation of barriers to success/ moving forward with the projects, if applicable

Employment type: full time / 40 Hrs./Week,