Research Consultant ; Temporary

Position: Research Consultant 4 (Temporary)
** Job Description
** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
*** The Department of Urology
* currently has an outstanding opportunity for a 100% FTE
* Temporary* Research Consultant.
** This position will work off-site at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at least 3 days per week.

This position provides high-level project design, statistical programming, and data analysis support for large multi-institutional prostate cancer research studies. This position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes clinicians, statisticians, epidemiologists, and bench scientists.
*** Complexities
* ** This position will independently apply advanced knowledge of scientific research principles and requires high-level knowledge of various methodological strategies and statistical programming expertise.  This individual must also keep abreast of new statistical techniques and developments in statistical and applications programming - specifically those techniques used to biomarker and translational research and be able to advise scientist colleagues on the best methods for particular projects and analyses.
*** Duties and Responsibilities
**** Collaborate with stakeholders in design of research projects. (25%)
* Identify methodological approaches and build statistical models for data analysis using R, SAS, and other necessary programming platforms.  Serve as expert on analysis of large longitudinal datasets. (20%)
* Prepare appropriate data analysis, including tables, graphs, and written work in a timely fashion. (30%)
* Write data handling programs that best facilitate data linkage, transfers, and analyses. (10%)
* Collaborate on academic presentations and co-authorship of publications. (10%)
* Manage project priorities and timelines. (5%)
*** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*** This position requires a Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics or equivalent graduate level training AND a minimum of three years experience in statistical analysis and modeling.

** Additional Qualifications
** This position requires high-level knowledge of various methodological strategies and statistical programming expertise including a demonstrated ability to program in both SAS and R.  This individual must be able to advise scientist colleagues on the best methods for particular projects and analyses. They must have strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, a high level of organization, and enthusiasm for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience with project management is beneficial but not required.
*** DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or equivalent

Experience with survival analysis methods and various regression models

Knowledge of or general interest in oncology research or Urology

Experience with REDCap and R or STATAExperience working with junior faculty and trainees
*** Conditions of Employment
*** Regular and predictable attendance is required.
** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$96,000.00 annual
** Pay Range Maximum:**$ annual
** Other Compensation:**
- ** Benefits:
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** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
This is a temporary position
** FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
** 100.00%
** Union/Bargaining Unit:
** Not Applicable
** About the UW
** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth…