From: herbeck@husc3.harvard.edu (J. Herbeck)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered
Subject: Research Analyst, Boston
Date: 21 Jul 92 21:21:30 GMT
Article-I.D.: husc3.1992Jul21.172130.14026
Organization: HHMI Lab of Molecular Medicine

The following position is available in the Research Computing group at
Children's Hospital in Boston.  If you're interested please respond to:

   Alicia Schrier
   Director of Research Computing
   Children's Hospital
   300 Longwood Ave.
   Boston, MA 02115

   schrier@a1.tch.harvard.edu
   
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        TITLE:  Applications Specialist/Research Analyst

        POSITION SUMMARY:

        Under the direction of the Director of Research Computing, helps  
        the hospital research community plan and implement research 
        applications and products.

        PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Works with members of the research community to identify computing 
        needs.  Assists investigators with design and analyses.  Consults 
        with investigators about appropriate ways to analyze data using 
        several statistical packages.  

        Assists users in the Research Computing Resource Center as needed. 
        Provides training in either a small group or one on one settings on 
        the use of computer hardware and software.  Helps write 
        documentation for Research Computing initiatives.

        May communicate with vendor representatives when necessary to seek 
        technical support and assistance.  May participate in review and 
        evaluation process of new application software packages.

        Keeps abreast of new developments in the industry (both data 
        processing and statistics), reads and reviews relevant publicaitons 
        and attends periodic seminars, conferences and demonstrations.

        Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

        MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

        Ability to work with research community to help develop analysis 
        plans and help carry them out in various computer packages including 
        SAS and SPSS. This requires the ability to communicate effectively 
        with different level audiences. 

        The abilities to work on several projects simulateneously and to 
        work in different environments including MacIntosh, PC and VAX are 
        also essential. 

        Must able to learn new software to meet the needs of the research 
        community.

        Duties require a knowledge of statistical analyses, survey and data 
        base design and computer applications.  These skills are typically 
        acquired through complete of a masters degree in statistics or 
        mathematics and 1 to 2 years of related experience.

        WORKING CONDITIONS:

        - Works in an office environment shared with other departmental 
        staff. Usually works a regularly scheduled 40 hour work week, 
        however some overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

        - Constant use of computer hardware and software, including, but not 
        limited to MacIntosh, VT terminal, PC, SAS, Wordperfect, GCG, 
        All-in-1 and other applications.

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