Senior Social and Behavioral Research Statistician

Saratoga Ascend

. Analyze behavioral, social science or survey data .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in analyzing behavioral and social science data, with a strong focus on survey design, advanced modeling techniques, and psychometric validation. Proficient in providing statistical consultation and supporting NIH or FDA-regulated clinical research programs within a multidisciplinary team environment.

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Ph.D. In Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychometrics, Or Quantitative PsychologyAdvanced Modeling TechniquesSurvey Design, Sampling And Weighting MethodsStatistical Consultation With InvestigatorsGood Clinical Practice Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSurvey DesignMultilevel ModelingStructural Equation ModelingLongitudinal ModelingScale DevelopmentPsychometric ValidationHandling Missing DataStatistical ConsultationManuscript Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

RSASStataMplus

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Human Subjects Protections TrainingGood Clinical Practice Training (CITI Or Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

NIH-Funded ResearchFDA-Regulated Clinical ResearchGood Clinical Practice (ICH E6)21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312 And 81245 CFR Part 46HIPAA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze behavioral, social science or survey data
Apply survey design, sampling and weighting methods
Conduct advanced multilevel, structural equation and longitudinal modeling
Develop scales and perform psychometric validation
Handle missing data and complex measurement issues
Provide statistical consultation to investigators
Support manuscript preparation
Support NIH or FDA-regulated clinical research programs
Work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Government clinical investigators, regulatory staff and program officials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, psychometrics, quantitative psychology or a related field preferred
Master's degree with substantial equivalent experience acceptable
Minimum of 7 years of experience analyzing behavioral, social science or survey data, preferably for NIH-funded research
Survey design, sampling and weighting methods
Advanced modeling, including multilevel, structural equation and longitudinal methods
Scale development and psychometric validation
Handling of missing data and complex measurement issues
Statistical consultation with investigators and support for manuscript preparation
Proficiency in R, SAS, Stata, Mplus or comparable software
Five or more years of direct experience supporting NIH or FDA-regulated clinical research programs
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6), 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312 and 812 (as applicable), 45 CFR Part 46, and HIPAA
Current human subjects protections and GCP training (e.g., CITI or equivalent)
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment alongside Government clinical investigators, regulatory staff and program officials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive rate
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