Job Function Summary:

Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data. Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results.

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of in-depth statistical analyses and / or research software programming techniques. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The position functions as a statistical analyst for the UCSF Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine supporting divisional principal investigators. The research data analyst will primarily be responsible for developing and conducting complex statistical analyses and providing database development and management.

The current position is specifically tailored to work on exposure-related lung diseases. The lung is constantly exposed to various environmental pollutants, allergens, and toxins, which interact with airways and alveoli and result in inflammation, injury, and disease. The specific laboratory that houses this position is focused on the paradigm that respiratory exposures to pollutants and toxicants contribute to development and progression of chronic lung diseases, and may further yield systemic effects well beyond lungs. Under this paradigm, the research activities have focused on understanding the physiologic and immunologic mechanisms via which environmental exposures contribute to chronic lung diseases and how knowledge of these mechanisms could be translated to ways to better define, prognosticate, and manage disease burden at both individual and societal levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Three or more years of experience performing complex statistical analysis
• Thorough knowledge of research function
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming, biostatistics and informatics
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
  

• Expertise with R, STATA, PRISM, Microsoft Office
Graphic design experience- ability to create presentations and publications (briefs, dashboards)using software such as Publisher

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area
• Familiarity with cardiopulmonary physiology and lung and heart function measurements
• Skills in project management