DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR/RESEARCH ANALYST

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a motivated individual to join as a research assistant supporting faculty in real estate, public policy, and urban economics. The role encompasses database management and statistical analyses while valuing independent thinking and data skills within a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required or equivalent combination.
• Preferred experience as research assistant or independent research.
• Proficiency in database management phases.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty research in real estate and urban economics.
• Maintain and manage moderately complex databases.
• Perform various statistical and econometric analyses.

Skills

Data Analysis

Computer Programming

Database Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science

Job description

Duties: The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Job responsibilities include collecting, designing, implementing and maintaining moderately complex databases; using access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, reorganization and statistical methods. Perform a variety of statistical and econometric analyses. Write research reports, and provide research-related programming support. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions. Ability to analyze data requirements, maintain database dictionaries, and integration of systems through database design is essential. Must work proficiently in most phases of database management.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Qualifications: BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or another closely related discipline and 1-2 years of experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience as research assistant or pursuing independent research is preferred. Computer-programming skills are necessary. Proven data analysis skills are required.

Reference Number: 07-29878

Salary Grade: B

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Real Estate Center

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: E-Information Systems/Technology