Research Scientist/Engineer 3 - University of Washington Department of Medicine General Internal Medicine (Job)
Description:
The Division of General Internal Medicine has a great opportunity for a full-time Research Scientist/Engineer 3.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will serve as a data manager checking incoming research data and getting them ready for statistical analyses which the team will implement to address substantively important questions on Alzheimer’s disease and the aging brain in aging bodies in several studies currently underway with Paul K. Crane and his lab (CPAAN; Center for Psychometric Analyses in Aging and Neurodegeneration). The position will include preparing datasets, integrating data management, conducting data analyses under general supervision. There will be tremendous opportunity to grow as part of a very productive team. The Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will be able to learn new methods from senior staff, and to work on projects of moderate size and scope.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
60% Prepare analytic datasets from complex data sources. Oversee code review and other quality control for another data manager. Communicate closely with research study personnel regarding changes and updates within the project.
25% Conduct appropriate statistical analyses to address critically important questions on relationships between aging brains and aging bodies under supervision.
Harmonize cognitive data from various research center, including quality check and cooperative maintenance of the item bank.
Collaborate with other investigators nationally and internationally on a variety of projects; identifying, developing and applying recent and new methodology; contribute to the organization and content of national and international meetings and workshops.
Conduct a wide variety of data analyses, including compiling results files, generating figures, and preparing tables. Models will include, but not limited to, survival analysis and mixed models, with careful diagnostics.
After any necessary training, perform sophisticated statistical analyses of complex cognitive testing and other psychometric data using structural models.
10% Conduct preliminary statistical analyses for grant proposals.
5% Under general supervision, write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals in collaboration with relevant investigators at the University of Washington and at other institutions, foreign and domestic.