[Jobs] Fwd: Job Opening at the National Center for Health Statistics

[Leora Lawton]

Mathematical Statistician within the Collaborating Center for Statistical
Research and Survey Design


Position and organization

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for
Health Statistics (NCHS; http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/), Collaborating Center
for Statistical Research and Survey Design (CCSRSD) in the Division of
Research and Methodology (DRM), located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is
seeking a Mathematical Statistician. As the nation’s principal health
statistics agency, NCHS’ mission is to provide statistical information to
guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people.


CCSRSD contains the largest group of mathematical and research
statisticians (more than 10) at NCHS. CCSRSD conducts statistical
methodological research and collaborates with various programs within and
outside of NCHS to support data-related research activities.
Recent methodological work by CCSRSD includes the study and sampling design
of CDC and NCHS surveys, methods for modeling and analyzing vital
statistics and survey data, small-area estimation and spatial modeling,
combining information from multiple data sources, data disclosure
limitation and protection of confidentiality, missing data and imputation,
and statistical genetics. The applied work spans a wide variety of topic
areas such as disease epidemiology, health outcomes and services research,
and survey methodology. Research products include scientific journal papers
and government reports.
Staff members are encouraged to attend conferences and workshops to present
their research findings and for professional training.



Position overview

The Mathematical Statistician will perform statistical methodological and
collaborative research on a variety of issues and problems relating to
survey and study design, modeling, data analysis, and statistical
inference. In addition, the incumbent will function as a consultant and
advisor on survey and study design and statistical analysis to other NCHS
divisions and offices as well as external organizations. The work requires
knowledge of statistical theory and concepts, experience in applied
statistics, and a solid statistical computing and software background.
Consulting and other collaborative experience is highly desirable.



Qualifications

This position is open to all citizens of the United States or legal
permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants must have
successfully completed a Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a
related field (e.g., mathematics or science). Candidates with doctoral
degrees or post-doctoral experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience and coursework in statistics is essential, as is experience in
collaborating on statistical applications, experience in statistical
computing and software for statistical analysis, and experience conducting
research in theoretical statistics, modeling and small-area estimation,
novel sample and study design, analysis of data from complex surveys,
statistical disclosure limitation and confidentiality, missing data, or
other current or emerging statistical areas.



Terms of appointment

The successful candidate will be offered an initial 36-month appointment,
with potential for extension. A starting date will be determined by mutual
agreement. An initial salary of $64,650–$119,794 will be offered, based on
education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with
performance. Federal benefits such as annual and sick leave, Thrift Savings
401(k)-equivalent, and health and life insurance apply. A flexible work
schedule or telework may be offered at the discretion of the division. Free
onsite parking or a public-transportation subsidy is available. The local
subway station is within walking distance, and a free shuttle is also
available to and from the station.



Application process

Review of applications will begin on December 23, 2016 and will continue
until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover
letter, their curriculum vitae, a copy of official transcripts of all
graduate and undergraduate credits, and contact information for two
references to Yulei He at the mailing address below. Inquiries or questions
regarding this fellowship can be directed to YuleiHe at cdc.gov or 301–458–4533
.



Mailing address

Yulei He, Ph.D.

Collaborating Center for Statistical Research and Survey Design

Division of Research and Methodology

National Center for Health Statistics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

3311 Toledo Road, Room 4641

Hyattsville, MD 20782



**CDC/NCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual
orientation.**






-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
360 Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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