POSITION SUMMARY:

This part-time position provides complex analytic support to the SeedProgram research lab at the New York University School of Medicine, Department of Population Health. This position will report directly to Marie Bragg, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition. The SeedProgram aims to address aims to address obesity, reduce health disparities, and inform international and domestic food policy by informing policymakers in the US and global community with empirically-supported guidance on improving the world's diet.  The position is responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigator (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the Lab to support implementation of awarded projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform statistical analyses according to the study design (e.g., cross-sectional, randomized control trials that expose adolescents to different types of food advertisements and compare responses across conditions)
• Develop programs, methodologies, and files for analyzing and presenting data
• Accurately and appropriately interpret and communicate results
• Detect and address issues in data and analytic results
• Clearly communicate processes used and results achieved, suggest new and alternative approaches
• Develop, manage, and improve databases used for funded research projects
• Participate in developing research designs, analysis plans, and communication tools with faculty investigators
• Assist in writing and editing manuscripts for publication

• Conduct relevant literature reviews to inform cohort selection, variable definitions, and analytic methods
• Import and clean raw datasets, evaluate data quality, and create analytic datasets

• Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of data; prepare reports, charts and tables of data for faculty and staff

• Cultivate deep familiarity with methodological approaches and data

Compensation: 

$18/hour