Data Analyst, College of Pharmacy, PhARM and TXCORE

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The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program; flexible work arrangements and more.

The College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of perspectives and experiences.

Flexible work arrangements are available in the College of Pharmacy. This position is expected to be able to work on campus at the University of Texas at Austin at least one day per week.

The Data Analyst will support the Pharmacy Addictions Research and Medicine (PhARM) Program and the Texas Center for Outcomes Research (TxCORE) by assisting with the design, execution, and quality assurance of data-driven deliverables. This includes programming, reporting, data visualization, and analytic modeling across several funded projects. The analyst will work under the supervision of the directors of each center and collaborate with graduate students and faculty researchers on applied pharmacoepidemiology and health services research projects while providing data management and evaluation support for the Texas Opioid Training Initiative.

The analyst will play a central role in establishing reproducible workflows for the PhARM program, maintaining code quality standards, supporting student-led research projects, and contributing to the growth of a research infrastructure that includes shared code libraries, data documentation, and analytic protocols.

This is a full-time position supported by multiple funding sources. Employment is offered for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Will be occasionally required to work after hours and on weekends for events or programming.

• Lead development of analytic datasets and statistical models using large secondary administrative health data sources.

• Create and maintain reproducible workflows, including standardized code libraries, data dictionaries, and documentation protocols.

• Perform data visualization using R, SAS, Tableau, or Power BI to support funder reporting and scientific dissemination.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for funders and project partners.

• Review, refine, and provide quality assurance for statistical code written by graduate students.

• Develop and maintain a protocol for SAS and STATA code review, version control, and QA in collaboration with PhARM and TxCORE faculty and students.

• Assist with drafting methods and analytic sections of manuscripts, grant applications, and conference abstracts.

• Support faculty and student research projects through technical assistance, dataset preparation, and consultation on analytic approaches.

• Meet regularly with supervising faculty and student collaborators to ensure timely progress and accurate deliverables.

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on rigor and translation of research into practice and policy.

• Advanced training (MPH, MS, or PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, or related field).

• Demonstrated proficiency in SAS and STATA programming for data analysis and data management.

• Experience working with large secondary health datasets (e.g., claims data, registries, other public health data sets).

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., ggplot2, SAS ODS graphics, Tableau, or Power BI).

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, especially for collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional experience and education may be substituted as appropriate.

• Prior experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or research reports.

• Experience working in a collaborative academic research or public health setting.

• Familiarity with code versioning tools (e.g., Git) and reproducibility workflows.

• Experience supervising or mentoring graduate students.

• $68,000+ depending on qualifications

• Open office environment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Will be occasionally required to work after hours and on weekends for events or programming

• Resume/CV

• Letter of Interest

• List of 3 Professional References, at least one of which must be from a direct supervisor

Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin 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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.