University of California, San Francisco
Statistical Data Analyst


The UCSF Asthma Genetics Laboratory (AGL) has an excellent opportunity
for a statistical data analyst to participate in projects aimed at
understanding the genetic basis of complex diseases in racially
admixed populations. The AGL is a member of UCSF's Institute for Human
Genetics. It has a highly interactive and multidisciplinary team of
investigators that includes physician-scientists, genetic
epidemiologists, statisticians, geneticists, and molecular biologists.
The research environment is enhanced by large, family-based and
population based sample sets of well phenotyped racially diverse
individuals and strong national and international collaborative ties.


Job Responsibilities:

 - Under the direction of senior investigators conduct statistical
   analyses on large genetic data for the candidate-gene and
   genome-wide association studies, and investigations of admixture
   mapping. Develop analytic data files, programming, graphical
   presentation of results and reporting of results with
   interpretations and explanations of statistical techniques used and
   valid inferences.  Perform statistical analyses to support
   publications and presentations.

 - Monitors quality of clinical data entry and management of clinical
   databases for ongoing recruitments. Using a standardized protocol,
   produces reports using statistical software packages to ensure good
   data collection.

 - Additional duties include training and assisting students,
   postdocs, and research affiliates in the use of the analysis system
   and large, complex database, and also as a program reviewer and
   quality control checkpoint person for analyses others have
   conducted.  


Required Qualifications: 

 - Master's degree in biostatistics or genetic epidemiology, or a
   Master's degree in statistics/mathematics with an emphasis in
   applied statistics

 - 0-3 years of collaborative statistical experience in a
   medical/research environment 

 - Proven record of accuracy and attention to detail 

 - Expertise in Access; Excel; and R, SPSS, SAS, STATA or equivalent

 - Strong communication skills 

 - Experience in programming languages such as C/C++ and Perl are
   highly desirable


To apply, please send your resume/CV to Dr. Esteban Gonzalez Burchard,
M.D., M.P.H., Director, Asthma Genetics Laboratory and UCSF DNA Bank,
esteban@sfgh.ucsf.edu.


UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.