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Loyola University Chicago Research Data Analyst in Chicago, Illinois
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Position Details
Job Title Data Analyst
Position Number 8150669
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Location Code HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Urban Malaria Project is dedicated to comprehending the burden and determinants of malaria transmission in urban areas within countries where malaria is endemic. Our ultimate objective is to leverage this understanding to contribute valuable insights to national malaria strategic planning. The Chicago Team at Loyola University seeks a Research Data Analyst to support development of analytical pipelines and products for our research projects. The ideal candidate will support our Postdoctoral Research Associates and Principal Investigator in data quality assessment, data cleaning and analysis.
Responsibilities
Collates, cleans, and analyzes data to support development of manuscripts, and oversight of field work.
Conducts quality assurance of existing analysis and identifies areas for further investigations.
Develop new analytical techniques to improve existing methods and/or research techniques.
Conducts literature reviews to facilitate manuscript development.
Develops systems for improved data management and extraction of geospatial data.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Experience: Master’s degree or doctorate in related field; 1-3 years’ experience in advanced quantitative data analysis required or a combination of Education and work experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Solid illustration skills or interest in learning.
Ability to communicate technical results in a non-technical manner to reach a broader audience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Positive attitude and cheerful disposition.
Proactive and capable of working independently.
Quick learner with the ability to acquire new skills efficiently.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Geography, or related disciplines.
Computer Skills
Basic troubleshooting skills, use of web browsers and internet, intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, file maintenance and organization, email etiquette, digital safety and security.
Strong scripting skills in R or Python.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 12/13/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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