Data Analyst, Center of Surgical and Transplant Applied Research (CSTAR)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go tomed.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, TwitterandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Analyst in Optimization Research. In this role, the successful candidate will design and perform optimization and simulation analyses under the supervision of the Center of Surgical and Transplant Applied Research (C-Star) leadership team.Job Responsibilities:Design and perform optimization and discrete event simulation analyses under the supervision of the Center of Surgical and Transplant Applied Research (C-Star) leadership teamServe as an optimization analyst to the Center of Surgical and Transplant Applied Research (C-Star), using a range of systems including the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients' Organ Allocation Simulators, transplantation registry data, optimization software such as IBM ILOGOPL/CPLEX, and general programming languages including Python.Contribute original thoughts, hypotheses, and analysis to write reports, abstracts and manuscripts under faculty supervisionSupport grant proposal submissions and support funder reports for NIH funded studiesLiaise with senior researchers at other institutions to conduct analyses on behalf of national scientific committeesPrepare interim reports to summarize ongoing cohort studies for principal investigators, study staff, and data safety and monitoring boardsUnder faculty supervision, design analytical strategies for research proposals and draft optimization and simulation analysis plans for grantsPerforms miscellaneous job duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in related discipline (operations research, computer science, mathematics, industrial engineering, public health)- Strong facility with IBM ILOG OPL/CPLEX, or other mathematical programming language- Strong facility with Python or other general programming language- Strong quantitative aptitude, desire to learn new skills and information, and ability to interpret complex analytic quantitative information; Strong attention to detail- Demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, highly creative, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred Qualifications:- Strong facility with machine learning or artificial intelligence models- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Excellent data visualization skills- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The supp