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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research organization at the University of Washington (UW). Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD), Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations.
IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which are cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a TemporaryData Analyst on the Integrated Analytics team.
The main purpose of the Data Analyst position is to provide support to key research projects through database management, data quality management, computational support to multidisciplinary research projects, data extraction and formatting, and providing key inputs for papers and presentations. Data Analysts must develop an understanding of different research needs and analytic functions across multiple projects to best meet research needs. Data Analysts must be able to independently translate requests into actionable results through interactions with research databases, formulation of displays of results, and development of complex code to be applied to a variety of quantitative data.
This position calls for dexterity working with complex databases and the ability to assess, transform, and utilize quantitative data using multiple coding languages (R, Python, SQL, Stata). The individual must then quality control results to ensure that other team members have exactly what they need to incorporate the data and results into their own components of the analytic process, presentations, and papers. Additionally, this position will work alongside other Data Analysts on complementary projects and will require knowledge and skill sharing and collective problem solving. Overall, the Data Analyst will be a critical member of an agile, dynamic team. IHME is a grant funded organization and this position is contingent on project funding availability and is currently funded through July 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Command

Become familiar with substantive areas of expertise to understand the dimensions and uses of health data and the analytic underpinnings of different research streams.

Work directly with researchers to identify the source of data used in models and results, understand the context of the data, and ensure that they are relevant to the analyses themselves.

Data Management and Analytics

Create and document efficient, effective, and replicable methods for extracting data, developing code, organizing data sources, managing data quality, and explaining complex analytic processes.

Use protocols to identify problems with datasets and routine computational processes, rectify issues, and systematize data for future analyses.

Transform and format datasets for use in ongoing analyses. Perform quality checks.

Transform and standardize datasets from a wide range of inputs such as surveys, vital registration systems, administrative records, and scientific literature.

Problem-solve computational and analytic challenges by investigating the data, understanding the root questions, and coming up with alternative measurement strategies.

Execute code solutions in order to answer analytic questions, perform diagnostics on results, and test and assess new methods.

Maintain, update, and carry out routine but complex computational processes and statistical modeling that are central to generating estimates of key indicators.

Resolve intricate questions in order to respond to the needs of senior researchers and external requests from collaborators, media, policymakers, donors, and other stakeholders.

General

Create tables, figures, and charts for presentations and publications.

Provide referencing and other support for publications and presentations.

Communicate clearly and effectively while contributing as a member of the Institute.

Work closely with other team members to assist with relevant tasks, facilitate learning new skills, and help resolve emerging problems on different projects.

Participate in overall community of the Institute, carrying out duties assigned as team members with other Institute members.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field plus two years’ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated success in developing code in R and Python.

Interest in global health, population health, and/or ways in which quantitative research and data science can be used to create valuable global public goods.

Demonstrated self-motivation, ability to absorb detailed information, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, highly creative, and entrepreneurial environment.

Ability to learn new information quickly and apply analytic skills to better understand complex information in a systematic way.

Strong quantitative aptitude.

Flexible attitude and interest in moving around to a variety of different research teams, getting a broader range of experience, rather than focusing on a particular research area or team.

A commitment to working alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME’s DEI statement here:

https://www.healthdata.org/about/mission-vision/DEI [healthdata.org].
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated success in developing code in SQL, Stata, or other coding languages.

Conditions of Employment:

Weekend and evening work sometimes required.

This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the U.S. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.

Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.