The goal of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition research is to provide support in Asia and Africa devoted to implementing effective interventions that integrate agriculture and nutrition activities to achieve a significant reduction in stunting among children less than 24 months of age and under nutrition in mothers. Our specific goals include: to generate i) empirical evidence of what works at scale (through applied research), and ii) to support enhanced institutional and human capacity in Nepal and Uganda to conduct research and implement effective nutrition activities at scale in future years.

• This Data Analyst position will be based in Boston at the Friedman School. The responsibilities include supporting the Principal Investigators with the analysis of two large scale studies in Asia and Africa. Assists with producing statistical and evaluation reports, including tables and charts.
• Provides technical assistance for data analysis, statistical analysis, and development of data collection instruments.
• Writes methodologies, analyzes and presents data.
• Examines data quality.
• Produces output and interpretation.
• Researches new and relevant data sources.
• Awareness of the utility of other analytical tools and how they can be used interchangeably to achieve the best results.
• Manage multiple projects within their assigned time plans.
• Generate innovative approaches to manipulating and investigating data in order to address research questions and uncover useful information.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Graduate level training MPH/MBBS required and experience in data analysis a must. Working with complex data sets and a variety of software packages. Experience in developing countries a must Understanding of research, surveillance and program evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of instrument design and development and data coding procedures.
• Good writing skills and expertise in international public health issues necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage workload independently.
• SAS/STATA/R

Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Office Work.

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Job: Research
Organization: Friedman School of Nutrition
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 8, 2016, 9:30:07 AMPI95061663