The Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University is looking for a Senior Research Data Analystto build models and conduct analysis in support of a research program on tick borne disease. The Senior Research Data Analyst would be responsible for developing models of the transmission of Lyme disease that incorporate models of immune responses to tick exposure and pathogen exposure. The position would require coordination of data generated across a multi-site study of immune responses to tick salivary proteins and interaction with collaborators across sites.
The Senior Research Data Analyst will report to Dr. Derek Cummings and work closely with staff conducting empirical work at sites across the US. Additional responsibilities would be coordinating systematic reviews to inform model construction, analysis of temporal dynamics of immune responses and administration of clinical trial regulatory and financial components.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and database of survey and immunological data from multi-site study.
Develop standard operating procedures for initial data entry and data updates.
Oversee quality control procedures for database and ongoing analysis.
Develop models of immunodynamics of immune responses to tick exposures.
Conduct statistical analyses of data collected in this system to support empirical study.
Build transmission models of Lyme disease incorporating ecological, climate, sociobehavioral and immunodynamics.
Create, and curate software in R, python in support of a research program in infectious disease transmission.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience with REDCap programming or equivalent.
Experience with a statistical package (R preferred).
Experience with scientific writing.
Experience with a statistical inference methods including Bayesian approaches
Experience with MS Office and Zoom.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and with short deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to perform organizational and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in related discipline. Typically require PhD.
One year related experience. Require highly specialized advanced knowledge, education and/or training in a specialized field of study to conduct research.
Demonstrated ability on significant graduate project or additional doctoral education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or related field.
Undergraduate Degree: Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
Coding Experience: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualization.
Expertise in Modeling Infectious Diseases: Proven track record in developing and implementing mathematical models to simulate the spread of infectious diseases, assess interventions, and predict outcomes.
Experience in Research Group Settings: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary research teams, contributing to the design, execution, and analysis of complex studies.
Project Management Skills: Experience leading or coordinating research projects, including planning, timeline management, resource allocation, and reporting.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and propose data-driven solutions to research questions.
Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Publication Record: Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings related to infectious disease modeling or related fields.
Research interest: Interest and background in tick borne disease particular Lyme disease. Interest in analyzing immune dynamics data from clinical trials.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Data Analyst Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Data Analyst Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: Min $55,200 - Max $96,600 (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am ? 5 pm Exempt Status: Exempt Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public Health
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