This part-time Mathematician supports the agency by conducting advanced statistical, computational, and bioinformatics analyses to support research and operational objectives. The role involves selecting appropriate analytical methods, developing and documenting well-annotated code and scripts, and producing methodological write-ups suitable for peer-reviewed publications. The Mathematician ensures proper use of analytical software, maintains thorough documentation and data backups, and provides analytical support to other CAMI team members as requested. This position is onsite in the Oklahoma City area.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs analysis of datasets required to meet research and operational needs of the Numerical Sciences team using model selection and analytical approaches defensible in peer-reviewed literature.
Identifies appropriate computational and statistical analyses required to complete bioinformatics objectives for processing data, including review of software documentation of any software used and responsibility for ensuring appropriate use of software and parameters to meet requirements of the data, including not violating assumptions of statistical analyses.
Writes scripts and code as necessary to enable analyses, including sufficient annotation within (e.g., via use of # or comment lines) to allow future use by other team members.
Provides all scripts, codes, and results to the Numerical Sciences team.
Documents analytical methods used, including descriptions of names and versions of software along with features used.
Writes up methods used in paragraph format at a quality and detail level appropriate for inclusion in peer-reviewed publications.
Aids other members of the CAMI with this task upon request.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field (degree must be from an accredited university) and at least ten (10) years of research experience working with medical or biological data sets beyond attainment of the degree.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE including Disability/Vet
*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*
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