The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute

Company Information: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute is world-renowned, leading research breakthroughs and medical innovations for more than 80 years. The Institute continues its dedication to translating innovative research findings to outstanding patient care. This commitment to excellence will move the CHOP Research Institute from a world-class research institute to the undisputed leader in improving the health of children. Research today at Children's Hospital reflects the institution's commitment to improve child health and concentrates on basic, translational and clinical research on issues of importance and relevance to child health.

Position Title: Senior Statistician

Duties & Responsibilities: The Center for Outcomes Research (COR) is a research center devoted to improving healthcare through developing and applying outcomes methodology to important medical problems, with an emphasis on health services research and health economics. The COR works closely with other health services researchers at CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania, including the Medical School, the Wharton School of Business, the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy The Statistician will join an academic multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, statisticians, and economists from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Wharton School of Business, in developing and implementing statistical methods in outcomes research. This position is for a statistician with very strong computing skills, specifically in SAS and R. The position requires working collaboratively in a research setting. Experience working in the field of outcomes research, disparities research, and assessment of effectiveness of care as well as on federal grants is a plus. Success in this role will require the candidate to be able to collaborate in-/out-side of the department, and the ability to clearly communicate the results of the work. A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and quality are expected. • Acts as a COR resource for the development of models and the analyses of very large and complex administrative data. • Manipulates large national claims databases and performs linkages of files from different databases to prepare analysis files for model development. • Creates SAS programs to manipulate, analyze and graphically display research data. • Provides assistance in proposal preparation, creation and management of databases • Prepares results for review by investigator, prepares reposts and scientific appendices. • Able to learn new computational techniques and statistical software • Uses risk and/or severity adjustment systems in data analysis. • Collaborates with medical and hospital staff leaders to determine new needs for information.

Position Qualifications: • Masters or PhD in Statistics is required • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Health Services Research. • Proficient in SAS and R, Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Familiar with standard databases structures (e.g. Access, SQL) including, but not limited, data access, queries, and structure. • Extensive experience working with large datasets, combining data from a multitude of sources and using the dataset to measure performance. • Experience with observational studies • Experience with experimental design. • Proficient in methodological techniques • Excellent understanding of computer systems analysis • Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and implement problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to convey complex or technical information in a manner that others can easily understand • Experience with collaboration on academic manuscripts. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Interest in Health Services Research and Outcomes Research • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Must be able to work independently, realizing the maximum intellectual benefit for themselves and the project. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to communicate well with investigators and staff. • Ability to document variable development. • Organization skills necessary for successful completion and documentation of simultaneous projects. • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines. • Demonstrates independence in decision-making. • Demonstrates creativity in problem solving. • Demonstrates strong motivating and leadership skills. • Team Oriented. All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.

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Web Site: www.research.chop.edu

Application Address: Please complete a profile on our website at www.chop.edu/careers and apply to Requisition #11-23166.

Contact Email: tonkinc@email.chop.edu

Application Deadline: 09/09/2011