Research and Data Analyst I

Technical skills with ability to conduct reports, summaries, protocols. Qualitative and quantitative expertise in research design and analysis. Proficient in R, SPSS, or a similar data management and analysis software program.

Responsibilities

Support community and University projects by providing social science research and evaluation support for partners of the Center for Community Research and Evaluation. Work with high levels of autonomy to conduct program evaluations of partner-led implementation projects in a variety of subject matter areas, such as education, public health, workforce development, public policy, demography, and data science. Prepare technical reporting incorporating statistical analysis, prepare demographic research/needs assessments, write evaluation plans for grant proposals, and develop high-quality survey tools. Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of evaluation reporting across the spectrum of quantitative and qualitative research. Use statistical software to prepare data for analysis, analyze data, and report on data including charts, tables, and other visualizations. May participate in external seminars and academic conferences.

• Creates, curates, and maintains relational databases for previous and ongoing projects.
• Employs statistical and research techniques to relevant health, education, population, and other data sources.
• Prepares research reports, peer reviewed manuscripts, and writes evaluation sections of funding proposals.
• Co-authors peer-reviewed manuscripts and other reports.
• Designs and implements qualitative and quantitative research plans and activities with autonomy.
• Serves as liaison to project partners.
• Handles responsibilities and seeks out future funding opportunities with autonomy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area and one year of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.