Data Harmonization Analyst — Research Pro 1

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition benefits (university programs)

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking an Associate Data Analyst (Research Pro 1- Data Management) to join IPUMS International. You will work on harmonizing datasets, building metadata, and supporting data users across diverse projects, with opportunities for learning and professional growth.

The role emphasizes data processing, documentation, collaboration across research teams, and contributing to dissemination of IPUMS data. This is a full-time Civil Service position based in the Twin Cities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in an applied data science/analysis or quantitative social science field or equivalent experience (~4 years).
• Data manipulation skills and documenting data/code.
• Proficiency with statistical software (Stata, R).
• Experience with census or survey data.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and create data and metadata via the IPUMS data processing pipeline; harmonize codes, verify data quality, and document processes.
• Write user-facing documentation and training materials; update docs to reflect latest data versions.
• Perform other duties including user support, outreach, and collaboration across IPUMS projects.

Skills

Data manipulation

Statistical software

Census or survey data experience

Communication skills

Curiosity/ability to learn

Time management

Independent work

Organization/multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA in data science or related field

Tools

Python

Julia

Unix

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking an Associate Data Analyst (Research Pro 1- Data Management) to join IPUMS International. You will work on harmonizing datasets, building metadata, and supporting data users across diverse projects, with opportunities for learning and professional growth.

The role emphasizes data processing, documentation, collaboration across research teams, and contributing to dissemination of IPUMS data. This is a full-time Civil Service position based in the Twin Cities.