Data Analysis Student

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa is offering a Paid Graduate Research Opportunity for a Data Analysis Student (Finance) to support a project on student retention and attrition in the College of Nursing. This role is available to current USF graduate students.

You will work on research programming, data cleaning and analysis, and produce reproducible R scripts, tables, and visuals to inform findings and recommendations. The position provides hands-on experience in a research setting.

Qualifications

• Current USF graduate student
• Experience with research programming and quantitative data analysis preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage, clean, merge, and analyze student and institutional datasets using R programming
• Conduct descriptive and advanced statistical analyses
• Develop reproducible R scripts and analytical workflows
• Create publication-quality tables, reports, and data visualizations
• Support research findings and recommendations

Skills

Research programming

Quantitative data analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

R

Job description

Data Analysis Student (Finance)

Paid Graduate Research Opportunity at USF

We are seeking a USF graduate student with experience in research programming and data analysis to support a research project examining factors that contribute to student retention and attrition in the College of Nursing.Minimum Qualifications:

• Current USF graduate student

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with research programming and quantitative data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using R programming preferred

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Manage, clean, merge, and analyze student and institutional datasets using R programming

Conduct descriptive and advanced statistical analyses

Develop reproducible R scripts and analytical workflows

Create publication-quality tables, reports, and data visualizations

Support research findings and recommendations