5 Jun
2017
5 Jun
'17
4:30 p.m.
Data Analyst
The VA Boston Healthcare System seeks an academically-oriented, doctorally-trained
Statistician or Statistical Scientist for the Women's Health Sciences Division of the
National Center for PTSD located in Boston, MA. The WHSD contains an extensive portfolio
(in FY16) of approximately 40 funded research projects and programs, with a total annual
budget of over $2.5 million. The 11 doctorally-trained core investigators at WHSD are
highly productive academically and contribute to a large, vibrant pre- and post-doctoral
training program.
Potential candidates will be Ph.D. (or similar doctoral degree) investigators with
expertise in mathematical statistical and/or biostatistical methods. She/He will
contribute to WHSD research across its many constituent fields, and will contribute
technical and statistical knowledge and assist in the preparation of research proposals
and reports, and prepare and submit articles for publication in scientific journals.
Responsibilities include finding the best and innovative quantitative ways to analyze
novel data. The position will be a two- year full-time appointment, with the possibility
of renewal. Full salary and benefits package are competitive and commensurate with
experience.
The successful candidate will have the ability to expertly lead analysis of all varieties
of data. She/He will convey data analysis results, recommendations, and other information
in clear, concise English to research team members, collaborators, and management. The
statistician will read, hear, comprehend, and dissect important components of
conversations and documents relating to research questions under consideration, and have
the ability to synthesize, summarize, and apply the results and write clearly about the
conclusions. She/He will frequently be required to extend analyses beyond the original
problems, apply intelligence and creativity to problems and develop new ideas.
The mission of WHSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of women Veterans
and others who have experienced trauma, or who suffer from PTSD, through research,
education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and
stress-related disorders. WHSD investigators have broad expertise across the research
spectrum, with particular focus on the special issues of women and P TSD, especially on
effective treatments. Other areas of research include the psychological impact of military
service on women Veterans. Such initiatives include development of psychological
assessment techniques, the impact of sexual assault and military sexual trauma, and on the
effect of PTSD on women's health and medical problems. There is also a major focus on
treatment dissemination and training. Visit the WHSD homepage at
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/womens-health/index.asp<https://u…
for more details.
Competitive candidates for this position should have a record of participating in
successful, extramurally-funded research, or have the training, commensurate experience
and interest in developing a successful research trajectory. U.S. citizen status is
required. Interested candidates should submit electronically a letter of interest and CV
directly to: Dr. Tara Galovski, Director, WHSD, care of Christine Quigley
(christine.quigley2@va.gov<mailto:christine.quigley2@va.gov> - 857-364-2152).
Applications will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is
filled. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the process.
The VA Boston Healthcare System is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Christine Quigley
Assistant Director of Operations
Women's Health Science Division
National Center for PTSD
857-364-2152
Christine.quigley2@va.gov<mailto:Christine.quigley2@va.gov>