Temporary Analyst

About the Opportunity The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time Data Analyst to join the Crookes Lab. This role supports a research project focused on understanding healthcare utilization patterns among patients at community health centers across the U.S., with a focus on immigrants. The project investigates how state- and county-level social determinants of health affect cardiovascular preventive care use. The role involves conducting statistical analysis using electronic health records (EHR) and datasets on social determinants of health, as well as contributing to the preparation of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. This is a part-time, remote position requiring 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be experienced in R programming, have a strong foundation in biostatistics or epidemiology, and demonstrate interest in health equity and social determinants of health. Candidates should be self-motivated, committed to meeting deadlines, and open to collaborative communication throughout the research process.

Responsibilities Data Management & Analysis:

Merge EHR data with external datasets related to social determinants of health Conduct descriptive statistics, longitudinal analyses, and multilevel regression modeling in R Create tables and visualizations to summarize analytic findings

Documentation & Collaboration:

Document methods and results for manuscript preparation Prepare analytic outputs (tables, figures) for inclusion in manuscripts and conference abstracts Communicate collaboratively with the research team to ensure analytic needs and timelines are met

Qualifications Required:

Master's degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline Demonstrated proficiency in R for data cleaning, merging, and statistical modeling Experience conducting longitudinal and/or multilevel regression analysis Strong written communication skills Interest in health equity, healthcare access, or social determinants of health

Preferred:

Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data Additional Information This position is ideal for candidates who have data analysis experience and are seeking opportunities to apply it to population health, health equity, and healthcare access research. The Data Analyst will be an integral part of a collaborative academic team and contribute to impactful research on a nationally significant public health issue. Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

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//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$38/hour Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.