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University of Washington Research Scientist/Engineer 4 in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 240122
Department: Department of Medicine: General Internal Medicine
Posting Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $7,466 - $13,694 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington’s Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is considered to be among the top Divisions of General Internal Medicine in the nation. The Division has a workforce of over 550, with 460+ faculty members who are known for their outstanding research, teaching and patient care.
The Division conducts its activities at the UW Medical Center (UWMC-Montlake and Northwest), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and VA Boise, with research sites located at multiple sites across Seattle. GIM has faculty in seven academic primary care clinics as well as in neighborhood clinics located across the Puget Sound, and manages inpatients at four Seattle area hospitals.
GIM is the largest division in the Department of Medicine and includes both clinical and research functions with a total annual budget of over $110m. Faculty and staff are spread over 10+ sites around Seattle and the Puget Sound as well as in Boise, Idaho.
The Division of General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Scientist/Engineer 4. POSITION PURPOSE The Research Scientist/Engineer 4 will serve as a biostatistician addressing substantively important questions on Alzheimer’s disease and the aging brain in aging bodies in several studies currently underway with Paul K. Crane and his lab (CPAAN; Center for Psychometric Analyses in Aging and Neurodegeneration). The position will include conducting data analyses, integrating data management, assisting with and taking the lead on manuscript writing, planning sophiscated projects, and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals. There will be tremendous opportunity to grow as part of a very productive team. The Research Scientist/Engineer 4 will be able to learn new methods from senior staff, and to develop independent research, if desired.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare analytic datasets from complex data sources (30%)
Oversee code review and other quality control for the data manager.
Communicate closely with research study personnel regarding changes and updates within the project.Design, conduct, and write up appropriate statistical analyses (30%)
Harmonize cognitive data from various research centers, including quality check and cooperative maintenance of the item bank.
After any necessary training, perform sophisticated statistical analyses of complex cognitive testing and other psychometric data using structural models.
Collaborate with other investigators nationally and internationally on a variety of projects; identifying, developing and applying recent and new methodology; contribute to the organization and content of national and international meetings and workshops.
Plan and conduct a wide variety of data analyses, including developing analytic datasets, compiling results files, generating figures, and preparing tables. Models will include, but not limited to, survival analysis and mixed models, with careful diagnostics. Selection weights and techniques for missing data will be necessary.Write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals (30%)
Write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with relevant investigators at the University of Washington and at other institutions, foreign and domestic.Conduct preliminary statistical analyses and power calculations for grant proposals (10%)
Conduct preliminary statistical analyses and power calculations for grant proposals. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, Economics or related field and four years of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Statistical skills include:
Conducting a wide variety of statistical analyses, including various longitudinal models.
Proficiency in R, Stata, Python, and/or SAS.
Experience working with complex datasets.
Significant experience preparing data for analyses.Communication skills include:
Presenting complex methods and findings clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences, both orally and in writing.
The diplomacy needed for local, national, and international collaboration, the tenacity to see projects completed, and the positivity to be a supportive and effective team member.Other necessary skills include:
The ability to work well with other members of CPAAN team, managing dozens of papers and projects at the same time, always meeting key deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Organization and documentation habits so that research is easily reproducible. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Training in Epidemiology
Training in psychometric theory.
Experience with structural equations modeling.
Familiarity with GitHub. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.#UWDeptMedicineJobs
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