About the Role
The individual in this role will assist in designing research studies, gathering and interpreting data, and preparing results for dissemination in academic and public forums.
Responsibilities
- Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative data from various sources
- Conduct statistical analysis using appropriate software tools
- Assist in developing research proposals and study designs
- Prepare data visualizations and summary reports
- Maintain accurate research records and documentation
- Collaborate with senior researchers on manuscript development
- Perform literature reviews to support ongoing projects
- Ensure compliance with ethical and institutional review standards
- Manage datasets with attention to data integrity and confidentiality
- Support grant reporting requirements and progress updates
- Participate in team meetings and research discussions
- Identify trends and patterns in complex datasets
- Assist in survey design and implementation
- Clean and validate raw data for analysis
- Translate research findings into accessible formats
- Coordinate with external partners when necessary
- Track project timelines and deliverables
- Use version control for research materials
- Stay current with methodological advancements
- Contribute to presentations at academic conferences
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Advanced training in econometrics or data science
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques
- Knowledge of web scraping or API integration
- Experience with GIS or spatial data analysis
- Background in education, labor, or urban economics
- Multilingual communication abilities
- Project management experience
- Prior work in university research environments
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
On-site with potential for limited remote work
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary research team within an academic institution
Application Requirements
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Equal Opportunity Statement
- The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace
- Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
Position Type
- Full-time appointment
- Initial appointment is for one year with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability
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