Research Assistant - Dept. of Health Policy
Richmond, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Health Policy
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
The Department of Health Policy is seeking a Research Assistant in support of research activities under the supervision of a faculty member, Dr. Peter Cunningham.
Position Responsibilities:
This is a restricted position with an end date of December 31st, 2024.
The Department of Health Policy is seeking a Research Assistant in support of research activities under the supervision of a faculty member, Dr. Peter Cunningham.
Position Responsibilities:
- Analyze Medicaid claims data from an Electronic Data Warehouse maintained by the Department of Medical Assistance Services
- Use SQL, SAS, and STATA programming languages to extract, curate, and analyze data from large complex health data
- Use sophisticated statistical methods to analyze and interpret data, including quasi-experimental methods, linear and nonlinear regression, interrupted time-series analyses, propensity score weighting
- Preparation of research reports and papers
- Meet with the research team regularly to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant's performance
- Perform other related duties as required
- Master's Degree in Biostatistics, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of SQL, SAS, STATA, and R software
- Knowledge of sophisticated statistical methods, including linear and nonlinear regression, propensity score weighting, interrupted time-series analyses
- Detail oriented
- Ability to follow instruction
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to think critically and operate from a place of sound judgment
- Ability to be responsible with data and adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality protocols
- Proactive with willingness to ask questions when unsure
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU
This is a restricted position with an end date of December 31st, 2024.
Created: 2024-05-05
Reference: req5516_5I8je3XmOUTE
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Richmond
ZIP: 23222
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