Research Specialist Level 4 - Epidemiology
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About the Role
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar seeks a Research Specialist Level 4 in Epidemiology to assist with study design, statistical analysis, and dissemination of results. The role involves conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and preparing research plans.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with epidemiologic study design
- Assist with study instruments and protocols
- Perform sample size calculations and power analyses
- Conduct systematic literature reviews and meta analyses
- Perform a variety of statistical analyses using statistical computer software
- Prepare and maintain detailed records, logs and summary reports of data and statistical analysis
- Prepare drafts of research plans for grant applications
- Contribute to publishing research findings in scientific journals and support presentations
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Five or more years prior work experience or MSc/MPH in epidemiology and/or biostatistics with experience in conducting epidemiological and biostatistical research
- Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, S PLUS, or R
- Working knowledge of epidemiology of communicable and non communicable diseases desirable
- Established record of scientific research and publications in peer reviewed journals preferred
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
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Position Summary
- Working with little supervision from the PI, assists with study design, collection and statistical analysis of data, and interpretation and dissemination of results on various epidemiologic studies.
- May assist in or oversee tasks performed by less senior Lab staff.
- Assists and contributes in research planning, policies, and development activities procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with epidemiologic study design.
- Assists with study instruments and protocols.
- Performs sample size calculations and power analyses.
- Conducts systematic literature reviews and meta analyses.
- Performs a variety of statistical analyses.
- Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports.
- Prepares drafts of research plans for grant applications.
- Contributes to publishing research findings in scientific journals.
- Performs other job related duties as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- Five or more years prior work experience or MSc/MPH in epidemiology and/or biostatistics.
- Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, S PLUS, or R.
- Working knowledge of epidemiology of communicable and non communicable diseases desirable.
- Established record of scientific research and publications preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Previously exhibited individual initiative.
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Advanced ability to communicate in scientific written reports and professional presentations.
Working Conditions
- Work is largely computer based.
- May require extended and varying work hours to meet demands.
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