Statistical Data Analyst II - Public Health

Scheduled Hours37.5

Position SummaryThe Statistical Data Analyst will join a dynamic and newly formed lab dedicated to advancing global population health through data-driven insights and innovative policy solutions. The lab focuses on producing actionable research to inform decision-making processes, with a specific emphasis on social and economic policies that impact mental health and non-communicable diseases. By leveraging cutting-edge analytical tools and methodologies, the lab aims to address complex health challenges on a global scale, contributing directly to improving global population health.

The Statistical Data Analyst will play a key role in collecting, organizing, managing, and analyzing quantitative data for population health science projects. Reporting to the Dr Salma Abdalla, the analyst will design and implement multinational surveys, conduct policy evaluation analyses (e.g., difference-in-difference analysis), write grants and manuscripts, run simulations, and create high-impact reports and presentations.

In this role, the analyst will collaborate on research initiatives centered on macrosocial forces—including local, national, and global determinants—that shape health outcomes worldwide. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the intersection of policy, data science, and global health equity.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Data review, management, and analysis; Obtains data from various sources (surveys, secondary data sources, interviews, focus groups, websites, publications and statistical data sets); Audits and cleans data as needed.
• Runs descriptive, association (e.g. logistic regression), and causal inference statistics (e.g., DID) and performs additional statistical analysis as necessary.
• Creates theme reports, graphs, tables and charts to depict results.
• Contributes to dissemination products (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).
• Reviews journals and summarizes articles (literature reviews), and prepares bibliography citations for project reports and grant proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Ability to travel as needed to on- and off-campus locations, including domestic and international sites.

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical experience (internships, undergraduate research assistance, etc.) in public health, population health, public policy, economics or related field is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Public Health, Master's degree - Statistics

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Science, Data Analysis in R, Data Analysis Tools, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Policies, Data Visualization, Economics, Imputation, Learning Quickly, Program Evaluations, Public Policies, Python (Programming Language), Quantitative Analysis Software, SAS Program, Stata, Survey Analysis, Survey Design, Written Communication

GradeG11

Salary Range$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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