| University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Pennâ™s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Statistical Analyst A/BJob Profile Title Statistical Analyst AJob Description Summary The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/Job Description The Statistical Analyst A position will support health policy-related research projects conducted by investigators at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine. The Statistical Analyst position will use SAS and/or STATA programming skills to create analytical datasets from health care claims, administrative databases, clinical trials, and surveys to construct and standardize outcome measures and other analytical variables through data cleaning and data manipulation, to provide descriptive and analytical reports, and to perform specialized statistical analyses. The Statistical Analyst B will be assigned to project that involve multiple and complex databases, requiring advanced SAS skills and more experience in the effective manipulation of large data. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are needed to support multiple projects led by individual investigators. Statistical Analyst B will serve as a resource to Statistical Analysts A, suggesting programming solutions and sharing their skills in data creation and cleaning. Statistical Analyst A: The minimum of a Bachelorâ™s degree in Math/Statistics, Healthcare Management, Economics or Public Health and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Statistical Analyst B: The minimum of a Masterâ™s degree in Math/Statistics, Healthcare Management, Economics or Public Health and at least 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Both levels: Experience in applying health services research methods through SAS or STATA programming is required. Statistical programming skills are required (strong expert level for B). Prior work experience in academic or research setting in health care is preferred. Prior experience with analyzing clinical trials is preferred. Position contingent upon funding. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School Perelman School of MedicinePay Range $50,684.00 - $91,232.00Affirmative Action Statement
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Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. |
