RESEARCH DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Environmental Health (24500611900105)

The Department of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has a long history and national reputation of interdisciplinary research to address the health effects of environmental exposures. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Research Data Analyst position. This candidate will work with a robust team of research assistants, project managers, research scientists and faculty working on multiple environmental health projects. We are seeking candidates with experience and training in statistical software such as R and experience with environmental health topics, biostatistical analyses, data visualization, and data presentation. 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Under supervision, conduct modeling and analysis using new data;
• Develop data visualization products, including figures and tables;
• Contribute to writing of papers intended for submission for the peer-reviewed literature;
• Report and present findings to outside stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Employment type: Full time, 12 months, with possibility to extend

• Masters Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, public health, environmental science, geography, physics, or related field with one-year experience
• Experience with data science using statistical programming software (R, SAS, etc)
• Familiarity with geospatial information systems (R, ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and writing skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

Review of applications will begin immediately and interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
 
Application material:

• Cover letter (or personal statement) detailing relevant experience and reason for interest in joining the center for Climate and Health
• Resume/CV
• Names and contact info of two references

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.