Data Analyst - Remote
About the Company
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is part of Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon’s only public academic health center. The School is committed to centering social justice in its work, addressing structural and institutional racism, and building an antiracist public health institution. OHSU also leads research and trains the next generation of health care professionals across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
About the Role
The Research Data Analyst I supports an employment and perinatal health research project through research data management, statistical analysis, data visualization, and interpretation of quantitative data. Working under general supervision, the analyst collaborates with investigators and research staff on the design, documentation, testing, implementation, and analysis of research studies. The position also helps maintain research data systems, prepare reports and visualizations, and communicate findings through research and dissemination materials. This role is well suited to someone with a background in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, psychology, sociology, health sciences, or a related field who is comfortable working with research datasets and statistical analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Manage research data, including data cleaning, validation, coding, quality assurance, and maintenance of research databases and datasets. Conduct statistical analyses under supervision using appropriate statistical software. Prepare analytic outputs and assist with interpreting quantitative research findings. Prepare reports, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and other research dissemination materials. Create charts, tables, and data visualizations to communicate research findings. Conduct literature reviews relevant to project aims. Collaborate with investigators and research staff on the design, documentation, testing, implementation, and analysis of research studies. Support the maintenance and organization of research data systems and datasets.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, psychology, sociology, health sciences, or a related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant research or data analysis experience. Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis. Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Python, or equivalent . Ability to manage, organize, validate, and analyze research datasets. Ability to prepare reports, charts, tables, and data visualizations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently on assignments of moderate scope while collaborating effectively with investigators and research staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Current PhD student. Experience working with survey, administrative, or public health data. Experience conducting quantitative analyses and interpreting results. Experience managing and maintaining research datasets. Graduate training in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related field. Experience preparing manuscripts and scientific dissemination materials. Experience with population health, health services, or public health research.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office, academic, or remote work environment with extensive computer use. Occasional attendance at meetings, trainings, conferences, or project-related activities may be required. The position requires the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively with research team members and stakeholders, and transport routine office materials and equipment. Why Apply to OHSU? OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. Along with patient care, the organization leads research and trains the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, OHSU provides opportunities to learn and advance across a system of hospitals and clinics throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. The organization is striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourages people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected].