This position is for a data scientist/statistical analyst in the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics (CCDG), an interdisciplinary research group focused on understanding the genetic basis of complex oral, dental, and facial conditions. The analyst will be responsible for carrying out analyses of various imaging based and animal model datasets. Common tasks include accessing and obtaining datasets from controlled access data repositories, performing data cleaning and quality control steps, and conducting analyses of imaging datasets including various available pipelines. This analyst will also have the chance to work on sequence-based data such as RNAseq and MethylSeq.

The analyst will also be required to summarize their findings for CCDG investigators in the form of presentations and publications. This position will involve frequent interaction with faculty investigators, data management specialists, and statistical analysts in the CCDG as well as external collaborators. Prior experience with imaging data analysis, managing large datasets, and proficiency with one or more programing languages is required (R, Matlab, VTK, Python, SQL, etc.). Additional programming capabilities and familiarity with image analysis is desirable. The candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities. The candidate will be expected to be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision, achieving greater independence over time.

Job Summary
Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Integrates data and data sets, performs descriptive and exploratory analysis, and creates routine reports and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software and adheres to all protocols.

Essential Functions
Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Collects, organizes, maintains, reviews, and integrates data and data sets to support analysis and study design. Performs descriptive and exploratory analyses. Creates routine reports, charts, exhibits, and other relevant data summarizations and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software in analysis and interpretation of research data. Adheres to research protocols; ensures compliance with all regulations.

Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.


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