Applied Research Data Analyst (6-Month, Flexible)

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern University’s CORNERS is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to support multiple applied research projects with a focus on data preparation, analysis, and reporting. This 6-month term position offers opportunities for renewal based on performance and funding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, development of reporting templates, and mentoring of junior staff to deliver actionable insights for neighborhood and policy research.

Qualifications

• Requires a full 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Design and prepare documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Perform a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software.
• Interpret results for reports and presentations.
• Clean and organize data files, review data quality, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Northwestern University’s CORNERS is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to support multiple applied research projects with a focus on data preparation, analysis, and reporting. This 6-month term position offers opportunities for renewal based on performance and funding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, development of reporting templates, and mentoring of junior staff to deliver actionable insights for neighborhood and policy research.