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Evanston, Illinois
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Department: IPR - Inst for Policy Res
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
Utilizes multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets from a variety of sources and interprets results using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Assists in the design, development and implementation of business solutions, partnering with clients to identify analytical requirements. Compiles reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.
The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS), housed within the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) at Northwestern University, is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to join our team. CORNERS conducts Neighborhood Science for Neighborhood Solutions, leveraging the transformative power of networks to help community and civic partners build safer, healthier neighborhoods.
CORNERS provides partners across Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois with first-class, actionable research that leverages rigorous scholarship to inform practitioners and policymakers impacting neighborhoods nationwide. Learn more: www.cornersresearch.org.
The Research Data Analyst Associate will support a diverse portfolio of applied research projects across the center. Responsibilities may vary depending on candidate skill set and project needs.
This is a 6-month term position. Opportunity for renewal will be based on performance and available funding.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
Design and prepare documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Development
Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations
Performance
Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
Reviews data and identifies quality issues
Supervises
Provides support and mentorship of more junior staff, for example, research assistants and students
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Microsoft Sharepoint
Critical Thinking
Judgment
Problem Solving
Code Documentation
Collaboration And Teamwork
Facilitate Collaboration
Iterative & Incremental Development
Organizational Skills
Planning
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with social science research methods, studies, and analyses.
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to seek resources and learn new analytical techniques.
Flexible and self-motivated, with strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and work in teams
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
Experience working in an applied social science research setting.
Coursework in research methods and/or analyses, including spatial statistics, network analysis, qualitative research, causal inference, meta-analysis, and/or other social science research.
Master’s Degree in a relevant field, for example, social sciences, statistics, public health, social work, economics, or other relevant field of study.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Experience with a range of statistical techniques and software commonly used in social science research.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $57,000-$70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Strong analytical skills with familiarity in social science research methods and excellent organizational and communication abilities
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