Crime & Urban Analytics Scientist — Research Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Data Scientist at University of Houston serves as the Center for Crime, Urban Research & Education's lead quantitative analyst, providing advanced statistical expertise to support research, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. The role manages complex datasets, develops analytical models, and translates findings into actionable insights related to crime and urban issues.

Responsibilities include designing analyses, developing dashboards, preparing technical reports, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in statistics, biostatistics, data science, economics, applied mathematics, quantitative sociology, criminology, public policy, or related field.
• Experience with large datasets and complex data management.
• Strong ability to communicate statistical findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts advanced statistical analyses using regression, multivariate analyses, predictive modeling, and longitudinal analyses.
• Collects, cleans, validates, merges, and manages large datasets from police, criminal justice, public safety, governmental, and community sources.
• Develops statistical models, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics to support research studies and program evaluations.
• Prepares technical reports, research summaries, policy briefs, and presentations communicating findings to academic, governmental, and community audiences.
• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and external stakeholders in study design and interpretation of findings.
• Provides statistical consultation and methodological guidance for grant-funded projects and externally sponsored research.
• Ensures data quality, confidentiality, and compliance with data governance requirements.
• Assists with grant proposal development and project reporting.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Data visualization

Technical writing

Presentation

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science or closely related field

Doctoral degree in Statistics/Data Science/Criminology/Public Policy or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

SPSS

Python

Job description

The Research Data Scientist at University of Houston serves as the Center for Crime, Urban Research & Education's lead quantitative analyst, providing advanced statistical expertise to support research, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. The role manages complex datasets, develops analytical models, and translates findings into actionable insights related to crime and urban issues.

Responsibilities include designing analyses, developing dashboards, preparing technical reports, and