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Consulting with students, staff, and faculty on: Data analysis questions, both statistical and mathematical Best practices for data representation Data storage, formatting, and querying Computer programing Design of experiments and sampling techniques Artificial intelligence methods and Developing experimental protocol, including survey instruments.
Interpreting and running data analysis, analysis with high performance computer, formatting output, explaining analysis approaches, and interpreting analysis results. Ensure compliance with data security standards
Preparing statistical and narrative reports and recommendations. Supporting research staff/student/faculty with the creation of publication-ready tables and graphs, and other work associated with the process of project reports to publication.
Researching new software solutions, such as R-packages, Python, Google colab, Jupyter notebook, ShinyApp, SAS PROCs or macros that might be useful to Statistical and Data Analytics Consulting Unit clients. Collaborates with IT staff on improvements to or development of data infrastructure.
Responsible for teaching and developing handouts for practical data analysis in applied statistics courses and/ short courses and workshops. May develop and/or present training programs
Developing and maintaining a website to answer common statistical questions that have arisen in consulting sessions.
Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM
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Master’s degree in applied statistics or an equivalent field, with at least two years of experience as a graduate statistical consulting assistant. Experience with artificial intelligence, including machine learning and deep learning methods, applied to agriculture, natural resources and life sciences applications. Proficiency in programming using either R or Python, along with a good working knowledge of at least one additional statistical software package such as SAS, JMP, Stata, or SPSS.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environments. Proven capacity to clearly present, interpret, and visualize research findings for academic, professional, and public for audiences.
Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis, including Linear Mixed Models (LMM), Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMM), Bayesian analysis, experimental design and analysis, and comprehensive data cleaning and preprocessing workflows.
Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering statistical workshops and training sessions. Experience producing open-source materials and tools, including R packages, Shiny applications, and interactive resources developed using platforms such as Google Colab and Jupyter Notebook.
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