Statistician II - Duke University Medical Center

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Company Information: The NCTSN is a unique federally funded initiative that seeks to improve the quality, effectiveness and availability of care and services for children and families who are exposed to a wide range of traumatic experiences, including physical and sexual abuse; domestic, school and community violence; natural disasters and terrorism; and life-threatening injury and illness. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in child traumatic stress, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN supports the development and broad adoption of evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments. The NCTSN is a collaboration of 70+ academic, clinical and community service centers. Visit www.NCTSN.org for more information.

Position Title: Statistician II - Duke University Medical Center

Duties & Responsibilities: Perform a variety of duties involving the application of intermediate statistical and technical skills primarily to the design of a research study (Department of Defense Millennium Cohort Family Study), and to the collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data. Includes generation of reports, operation of systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management of data analysis. Function independently as a member of a research/study team. Provide statistical input in the design, execution and analysis of scientifically conducted studies. Participate in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. Participate in developing data collection forms for scientific studies. Operate one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data (e.g., SPSS, SAS). Merge and process longitudinal data from multiple relational tables. Identify missing data and records. Write and update SAS code which automatically generates and updates summary tables using: SAS/ODS, SAS/MACRO, SQL, SAS, BASE, SAS/GRAPH. Identify complex relationships between variables using cross-tabulation, correlation, odds ratios and risk ratios, chi-square and t-tests; develop and test multivariate linear, non-parametric, and mixed models. Participate in the preparation of written reports and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, interpret the findings and provide conclusions and recommendations. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Position Qualifications: Work requires a minimum of a Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics or related field and relevant experience, or a Bachelors degree in statistics, biostatistics or related field and 2 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or work experience.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

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Web Site: www.NCTSN.org

Application Address: Johanna.greeson@duke.edu

Contact Email: Johanna.greeson@duke.edu

Application Deadline: 04/28/2012