Economics or Statistics in School of Public Health in Yale University

Position will report to the Principle Investigator and will entail data analysis, statistical programming, presentation development and research paper editing. Position will work with, clean and manage large data sets exploring and expanding skills and methodologies. Position will complete rigorous statistical analysis and programming in support of research projects. Position will also analyze research issues from problem identification through the development of computer programs. The successful applicant will be based at Yale's Institution for Social and Policy Studies, where s/he will join a research team of 5 other full-time economics research assistants.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Performs a variety of duties involving the application of statistical skills to the design of research studies. Works as a member of a research team/study team to provide appropriate statistical input in the design, execution and analysis of studies.

2. Participates in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data.

 3. Operates one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data. Evaluates the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

4. Analyzes and interprets statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

 5. Processes large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.

 6. Investigates, evaluates and prepares reports on applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of statistical methods used in obtaining and evaluation data.

7. Participates in the preparation of written and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, interprets the finding and provides conclusions and recommendations.

8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master's degree in Economics or Statistics; background in Economics with strong quantitative experience. Proficiency with Stata and Computer Programming.

Proven ability to carry out statistical analysis.

Demonstrated ability to manage large data sets.

Demonstrated research experience.

Background Check Requirements: All External candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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