Job Description

Job Title: Statistician
Job ID: 744259315
Status: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Hours: Daylight, M-F
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Western Psychiatric Institute
Department: Melhem
Location: 100 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213

Description

Dr. Melhem’s research focuses on studying the familial, genetic, environmental, and biological pathways implicated in suicidal behavior; and studying psychological and biological responses to stress across the spectrum of psychopathology. This current project aims to identify predictors in the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA) of the brain and inflammatory pathways for suicidal behavior in youth.

This position will be responsible for interfacing effectively with research staff to maintain efficient communication about data collection, entry, quality control issues and reports. This position will also work closely with the Principal Investigator and students to compile and analyze datasets from various projects and participate in manuscripts. 

This position is grant funded

Purpose:
Provide statistical support and direction to a large research project.

Responsibilities:

• Design and carry out statistical analysis
• Collaborate closely with outside investigators as needed to complete publications etc.
• Document analyses and constructs used in analysis.
• Participate in the preparation of manuscripts and research reports and presentations from data generated by these studies.
• Write new programs for data analysis and conduct new data analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Psychology, or a related Social Science field is required. 
• One year of relevant experience with statistical analyses and packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS, R) and Microsoft Office components (e.g. EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint) preferably in research setting.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $27.98 to $47.14 / hour

Union Position: No

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