Position Title: 18617 - Statistical Anal/Programmer 1

Duties & Responsibilities: Northwestern Opportunity: Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a career at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal excellence. Currently, we have a career opportunity as a Statistical Anal/Programmer 1. Job Summary: Under the direction of doctoral-level biostatistician (faculty), identify, conduct and summarize appropriate statistical analysis for the Health Disparities Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Specific Responsibilities: • Under guidance of faculty biostatistician, select appropriate statistical methods and conduct multivariate analyses in STATA for developmental epidemiological study of health needs and outcomes of detained youth; • Under direction of faculty biostatistician, prepare tables, figures, and graphs depicting research results using STATA, R, other statistical packages, and Microsoft Excel; • Assist in the preparation of scientific presentations, manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals; • Analyze methodological concerns associated with complex longitudinal survey data; • Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Position Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • A master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field, and one or more years’ experience in the use of statistical applications such as STATA or SAS, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired; • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong programming skills with statistical software, particularly with respect to reproducible research; • Extremely detail oriented; • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills; • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired. As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Working at Northwestern University: Beyond being a place to learn and grow professionally, Northwestern is an exciting and fulfilling place to work! Northwestern offers many benefit options to full and part-time employees including: competitive compensation; excellent retirement plans; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; dependent care match; vacation, sick and holiday pay; professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Northwestern greatly values work/life balance amongst its employees. Take advantage of recreational, cultural, and enrichment opportunities on campus. Employees also receive access to childcare solutions, retail discounts, and other work/life balance resources.

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Application Address: Northwestern University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly believes in creating an environment that welcomes students, faculty and staff of all races, nationalities and religions. In doing so, we offer our students the opportunity to learn and grow in diverse communities preparing them for successful careers in an increasingly global and diverse work force. For consideration, please click on the link below. You will be directed to Northwestern University's electronic recruiting system, eRecruit, where you will search and apply for current openings. To apply for this position in eRecruit, enter the Job Opening ID number in the appropriate search field. Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your resume. For all resumes received, if there is interest in your candidacy, the human resources recruiter or the department hiring manager will contact you. Job Opening ID number for this position is 18617. http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ Northwestern University is an Equal Opportu

Contact Email: jl- burt @northwestern.edu

Application Deadline: 07/01/2012