Department:
Medical Informatics
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Medical Informatics
Position Title:
Research Analyst- Medical Informatics
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Division of Medical Informatics at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is seeking a Research Analyst to contribute to a growing research program focused on leveraging observational real-world clinical data to address relevant research questions in a variety of fields led by the faculty at the Division of Medical Informatics. Research domains include sleep medicine, pulmonary diseases, cardiovascular health, social determinants of health, mental health, and aging.
Job Description:
The Research Analyst will have the opportunity to access and analyze relevant data from various sources, such as electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks and various publicly available datasets. In this position, the Research Analyst will create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories, assist in the preparation of analysis plans, perform statistical analyses, and maintain detailed documentation of data extraction and analysis supporting publications and grant proposals. The Research Analyst will also support institution-wide educational initiatives to increase access and utilization of clinical databases for observational research. Working in collaboration with faculty at the Division of Medical Informatics, the Research Analyst will create user-friendly documentation (e.g., tutorials, use cases), reusable data processing and analysis tools (e.g., statistical packages) and hands-on materials that will be used in workshops.
Required qualifications:
Master's degree in Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Health Outcomes Research, or related degree
Two-years direct work experience in the analysis of clinical databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, clinical research networks and large publicly available clinical datasets)
High level proficiency, experience, and working knowledge of SQL and R (or SAS)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics, Epidemiology, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Health Outcomes Research, or related degree
Experience creating data analysis tutorials and R packages
A track record of completed projects in health outcomes research with peer-reviewed publications
Working knowledge of common data models (e.g., i2b2, PCORnet, OMOP)
Experience in working with data from initiatives such as All of Us, National COVID Cohort Collaborative, Epic Cosmos, and Cerner Learning Health Network
Proficiency in the use of causal inference methods applied to clinical databases
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, IT staff, basic scientists, and translational researchers
Job duties outlined:
Create custom analysis-ready datasets from structured and unstructured clinical research data repositories and databases
Assist in the preparation of statistical analysis plans, statistical analyses and create statistical analysis reports
Maintain detailed documentation of data extraction and analysis supporting publications and grant proposals
Create user-friendly documentation, reusable data processing and analysis tools and materials that will be used by faculty in teaching initiatives
Other duties as assigned
How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly, Salary
Pay Range:
$60,000.00 - $93,000.00
Minimum
$60,000.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$93,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Analyst--Medical-Informatics_JR004554 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004554.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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