Research Data Analyst

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Nov 16, 2024

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* . 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* 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.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27086