Research Analyst

Yale University; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University, located in West Haven, CT, seeks a Research Analyst to support the Yale Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research. The role blends lab operations, IT, and data management to optimize inventory systems, software support, and data preservation for researchers leveraging advanced technologies.

The position emphasizes coordinating databases, grant-related tasks, and presenting analyses to senior stakeholders, with a hybrid work model and access to Yale benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, CS or related field.
• Experience with donor databases.
• Experience with specialty scientific software (e.g., MATLAB, HTML, CSS, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects with Yale client groups to determine objectives and questions; develop analytical plan.
• Design and execute research and analysis using academic, operational, and financial data.
• Mine existing databases to extract data.
• Generate new data via web research, interviews, and surveys.
• Analyze data with statistics and Excel modeling.
• Develop clear presentations with graphics and text.
• Conduct meetings with Deans and Yale Officers to communicate findings.
• Stay informed about Yale developments and higher education; build networks.

Skills

Specialty scientific software

IT operations

Donor databases

Digital archiving

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, CS or related field

Tools

MATLAB

HTML

CSS

Linux

Job description

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Job Requisition ID

138971WD

Overview

The position of Research Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Yale Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research, a renowned multidisciplinary research center focused on advancing discoveries in neuroscience and regenerative medicine. The position combines laboratory operations, information technology, and research data management responsibilities, including the oversight and design of inventory systems, support for specialized scientific software and computing resources, and coordination of research data migration, organization, and preservation. This role is essential to maintaining efficient research operations and enabling researchers to leverage innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to accelerate scientific discovery.

Principal Responsibilities

Lab equipment inventory and routine maintenance (for over several hundred chemicals and inventoried equipment), into a visual template (2x/year for both inventory and equipment). Will assist with researching other lab equipment inventory management (spreadsheets/databases). Implement and validate databases. Physically scanning equipment for VA (VA database) and University wants to duplicate to keep up to date. Independently research dynamic ways to reimagine this work, implement and monitor.

Review and recommend enhanced analysis capabilities for primary data (such as imaging).

Install new programs and IT tools as needed for the lab. Configure new computers and servers as needed.

Responsible for preparing and following up on grant applications, reports and related IRBNet forms.

Maintain multiple scientific and donor databases and center website.

Scientific and research data migration and management (more and more journal and agencies are asking for the data, and preparing data so shareable).

Required Skills and Abilities

1.Demonstrated experience with specialty scientific software. (i.e Matlab, HTML, CSS and Linux).

2. Demonstrated experience performing IT operational assistance and troubleshooting.

3. Demonstrated experience managing donor databases.

4. Demonstrated experience with content annotation, migration, and digital archiving.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. A major in one of the sciences.

2. Previous IT, donor and research experience.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Leads strategic projects, including: collaborate closely with client groups inside Yale to determine objectives and key questions; develop an analytical plan that will answer those questions; interact regularly with clients to share interim results and refine the plan.

2. Designs and executes research and analysis using academic, operational, and financial data.

3. Understands and mines existing databases to extract data.

4. Generates new data where none exists, for example through web research, interviews, and surveys.

5. Analyzes data with a variety of methods, including statistical analysis and Excel modeling.

6. Develops clear and compelling presentations using graphics and text.

7. Conducts meetings with small groups, including high-level audiences (e.g., Deans and Yale Officers) to communicate findings and solicit input.

8. Stays abreast of developments at Yale and in higher education, developing both internal and external networks of peers.

9. May perform other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, computer science or a related field.

Original Job Posting Date

10/14/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (P4)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Location

950 Campbell Avenue, Bldg 34, West Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.