05/12/2012
Mathematica Policy Research

Company Information: Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on health care, disability, education, welfare, nutrition, and related topics. Through our projects and presentations before Congress, federal, state and local governments, foundations, and at professional association conferences, Mathematica strives to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the provision of information collection and analysis to our clients. Our projects use interdisciplinary teams made up of subject matter specialists, statisticians, data collectors, and systems analysts that span our offices in Washington DC, Princeton NJ, Cambridge MA, Ann Arbor MI, Chicago, IL, and Oakland, CA.

Position Title: Statistician

Duties & Responsibilities: Mathematica is seeking statisticians to support its survey sampling and statistical analysis activities. Currently we have openings in our Washington, D.C. office and our headquarters in Princeton, NJ. We are seeking candidates with experience or interest in survey sample design and selection (including weighting, imputation, and variance estimation). Successful candidates should also have strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, statistical analysis skills, and familiarity with statistical software such as SAS, R, or Stata.

Position Qualifications: - Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, survey methodology or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Background or interest in sample design, survey research methodology, and/or complex survey data analysis - Strong oral and written communication skills - Knowledge and experience with statistical programming is desirable - Knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Address-based or random digit dialing sampling techniques, propensity modeling, total survey error, administrative data and paradata, small area estimation, Bayesian analysis, data disclosure avoidance, data mining or multiple imputation.

Salary Range: TBD

Benefits: We offer our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center.

Web Site: www.mathematica-mpr.com

Application Address: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51816

Contact Email: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51816

Application Deadline: Until filled