Research Data Analyst Associate

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern University’s CORNERS is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to support multiple applied research projects with a focus on data preparation, analysis, and reporting. This 6-month term position offers opportunities for renewal based on performance and funding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, development of reporting templates, and mentoring of junior staff to deliver actionable insights for neighborhood and policy research.

Qualifications

• Requires a full 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Design and prepare documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Perform a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software.
• Interpret results for reports and presentations.
• Clean and organize data files, review data quality, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Department:

IPR - Inst for Policy Res

Salary/Grade:

EXS/6

Job Summary

Utilizes multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets from a variety of sources and interprets results using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining.Assists in the design, development and implementation of business solutions, partnering with clients to identify analytical requirements.Compiles reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.

The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS), housed within the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) at Northwestern University, is seeking a Research Data Analyst Associate to join our team. CORNERS conducts Neighborhood Science for Neighborhood Solutions, leveraging the transformative power of networks to help community and civic partners build safer, healthier neighborhoods. CORNERS provides partners across Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois with first-class, actionable research that leverages rigorous scholarship to inform practitioners and policymakers impacting neighborhoods nationwide. Learn more: www.cornersresearch.org.

The Research Data Analyst Associate will support a diverse portfolio of applied research projects across the center. Responsibilities may vary depending on candidate skill set and project needs.

This is a 6-month term position.Opportunity for renewal will be based on performance and available funding.

Specific Responsibilities

Administration

• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Design and prepare documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Development

• Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
• Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations

Performance

• Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
• Reviews data and identifies quality issues

Supervises

• Provides support and mentorship of more junior staff, for example, research assistants and students

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Code Documentation
• Collaboration And Teamwork
• Facilitate Collaboration
• Iterative & Incremental Development
• Organizational Skills
• Planning

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with social science research methods, studies, and analyses.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to seek resources and learn new analytical techniques.
• Flexible and self-motivated, with strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and work in teams

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience working in an applied social science research setting.
• Coursework in research methods and/or analyses, including spatial statistics, network analysis, qualitative research, causal inference, meta-analysis, and/or other social science research.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field, for example, social sciences, statistics, public health, social work, economics, or other relevant field of study.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience with a range of statistical techniques and software commonly used in social science research.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $57,000-$70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more .

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement .

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