Data Analyst

Job Description

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Analyst.


The Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health seeks a Data Analyst to work in two of the divisions research areas. Dr. Bozack and Dr. Eisenberg-Guyot are looking to hire a full-time data analyst who can support cohort studies on molecular mechanisms linking environmental exposures to health (Dr. Bozacks projects) and cohort studies on social-class inequities in health (Dr. Eisenberg-Guyots projects). Dr. Bozacks National Institute of Environmental Health Science-funded projects focus on epigenetic modifications and biomarkers, metal exposures, and nutrition, while Dr. Eisenberg-Guyots National Institute on Aging-funded projects aim to identify the socioeconomic causes of growing social-class inequities in mental illness and mortality over the last several decades in the US. Responsibilities will focus on data analysis but may also include literature reviews, scientific writing, and project support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of analytic plans in consultation with investigators; recommend solutions to analytical challenges.
• Data wrangling and analysis, including data cleaning, calculation of descriptive statistics, and statistical modeling
• Prepare results of analyses for review; participate in discussion and interpretation of findings
• Create text, tables, and figures for presentations and publications
• Document analytic methods, including by writing reproducible code
• Lead and/or participate in manuscript and grant writing
• Maintain regular communication with PI and other team members to facilitate collaboration

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
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Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters degree in epidemiology, data science, economics, public health, or a related quantitative field
Proficiency cleaning, managing, and analyzing data in R
Experience using common epidemiological methods (e.g., association analyses via linear and logistic regression)
Experience with data visualization in R (ggplot)
Strong organizational skills, including documentation and sharing of code
Proficient in Microsoft Word and reference management software
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and alter priorities as circumstances require
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of and experience applying project management principles and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using (or ability to learn how to use) g-methods (e.g., inverse probability weighting, g-computation) in standard epidemiologic settings
Experience analyzing survival, panel, and complex survey data
Experience with IRB and grant submissions

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.


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