POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Associate Data Scientist is responsible for the design and conduct of studies in the Center with the Director. Carries out or directs analyses of data. Presents results at scientific meetings and helps to prepare manuscripts for publication. Writes or assists with the preparation of grants. Provides functional supervision and direction to staff for data acquisition, data entry, quality control and data management. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Management, Statistical Analyses & Interpretation of Results:

• Responsible for data management together with a database consultant.

• Conducts statistical programming and analyses

• Interprets results and helps plan future investigations

Study Design and Planning:

• Helps plan research studies and analyses. Will leverage a large database and biorepository and publicly available databases.

Presentation, Manuscript Preparation, Grant Writing:

• Presents study results at scientific meetings

• Writes and co-authors manuscripts

• Helps to write sections of grant proposals

Personnel:

• Oversee adherence to study protocols and manuals of procedures to ensure quality control. May direct and supervise personnel working on research projects.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assess computer and technology needs of the Center

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.