Data Analyst

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

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Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

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The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments:
Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects.

Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.

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The Public Health Data Analyst supports the School of Public Health (SPH) through statistical analysis, visualization, and data management for activities for research, evaluation, and grant-funded projects. This position will assist in administrative and technical work in support of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control. It is expected this position will include travel across the target service area in Georgia from project implementation.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Statistical Analysis & Data Interpretation

Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis using appropriate statistical methods and software to support research objectives and evaluation frameworks. Interpret results and translate findings into meaningful insights for research teams, publications, and funding agencies.

Data Visualization & Reporting

Develop clear, accessible data visualizations, dashboards, and reports tailored to academic, clinical, and public health audiences. Communicate analytic findings in written, oral, and graphical formats for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.

Data Management & Preparation

Design, implement, and maintain processes for data collection, cleaning, and integration across multiple datasets and sources. Develop and document reproducible workflows to ensure datasets are analysis-ready, accurate, and compliant with research standards. Maintain data dictionaries, coding structures, and analytic documentation to support transparency and reproducibility.

Training & Stakeholder Support

Coordinate and deliver training on data collection procedures and system use. Provide ongoing support to partners and project personnel.

Research Support & Scientific Output

Support development of literature reviews, IRB documentation, peer-reviewed manuscripts,…