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Job Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will assist in conceptualizing, planning, and execution of innovative research projects using appropriate statistical analyses. The research will be oriented toward the goal of improving oral health and oral health care delivery and will largely consist of survey design and administration, statistical analysis of secondary data sources such as NHANES or electronic health records, or qualitative analysis. Some of the expected research methods include psychometric analytical techniques, longitudinal data, and repeated measures analysis, addressing missing data issues, experimental design, survey design, (non-) linear mixed models, predictive modeling, multivariate statistics, non-parametric analysis, Bayesian statistics, and the preparation and analysis of electronic health records or insurance claims. Research results will be expected to be disseminated via publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations.

Funding for this position is completely supported for 2 years. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require new sponsorship for employment.

Must-Have:

• Doctoral Level degree in health, behavioral, or social science (for example epidemiology, community health sciences, public health, biostatistics, health policy, health informatics)
• Experience in the analysis and interpretation of research data
• Capable of reviewing the applicable scientific literature to guide research design and manuscript writing
• Proficient in at least one of the following statistical computer software packages: SAS, Stata, R.
• Ability to plan or provide critical feedback on scientific research projects
• Collaborative mindset; open to various viewpoints
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently, motivated to take on new challenges, and efficient project planning and scheduling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Weekend work/meetings
• Attend/give a presentation at scientific conferences (overnight) once or twice a year

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with oral health research, dental terminology, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis, clinical care guidelines
• Experience with analysis of electronic health records or insurance claims data, or conducting survey research
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Data visualization.

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).