Research Data Analyst — Advanced Statistics & Visualization

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Research Data Analyst to lead data management, perform advanced statistical analyses, and develop reproducible data products for literacy research initiatives.

You will work with TRRC and external partners to design data tools, validate datasets, and present findings to researchers and policymakers. Strong programming and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, educational measurement, biostatistics, or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in complex statistical analysis with multilevel data.
• Experience with programming languages: R, Python, SQL, and other listed languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead data quality, preparation, and reporting projects within a specialization area.
• Develop data collection tools, queries, and processes for research initiatives.
• Write robust code to import, merge, clean, de-identify, and archive data.
• Perform advanced analyses for RCTs, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.

Skills

Multilevel data analysis

R statistical software

SQL programming

Data visualization

Documentation practices

Verbal & written communication

Education

Master's degree in statistics, educational measurement, biostatistics, or related field

Certificate in applied statistical analysis

Tools

R

Java

Python

C

C++

Rust

Ruby

SQL

Haskell

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Research Data Analyst to lead data management, perform advanced statistical analyses, and develop reproducible data products for literacy research initiatives.

You will work with TRRC and external partners to design data tools, validate datasets, and present findings to researchers and policymakers. Strong programming and communication skills are essential.