Research Data Analyst Associate
Evanston, Illinois
Employer: Northwestern University
Industry: IPR - Inst for Policy Res
Salary: $57000 - $68000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Department: IPR - Inst for Policy Res
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS) at Northwestern University is seeking a Data Analyst (entry-level) to join our growing team. CORNERS conducts rigorous and cutting-edge research into the ways that Neighborhood Science can be used to understand and address gun violence and other pressing social issues. Working closely with our community and civic partners through an engaged research process, we collect and analyze a wide range of data on the complex networks of residents, institutions, and organizations. Learn more about our approach, research projects and findings, and partnerships here: www.cornersresearch.org.
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 Data Analyst will be a full-time employee of Northwestern University with full benefits. They will work alongside other CORNERS' team members in our shared office space on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University.
Specific Responsibilities :
Strategic Planning
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Infrastructure (extends across applications)
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
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 strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS) at Northwestern University is seeking a Data Analyst (entry-level) to join our growing team. CORNERS conducts rigorous and cutting-edge research into the ways that Neighborhood Science can be used to understand and address gun violence and other pressing social issues. Working closely with our community and civic partners through an engaged research process, we collect and analyze a wide range of data on the complex networks of residents, institutions, and organizations. Learn more about our approach, research projects and findings, and partnerships here: www.cornersresearch.org.
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 Data Analyst will be a full-time employee of Northwestern University with full benefits. They will work alongside other CORNERS' team members in our shared office space on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University.
Specific Responsibilities :
Strategic Planning
- Partners with clients to define requirements based on business objectives.
- Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
- Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
- Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis.
- Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations
- Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
- Reviews data and Identifies quality issues
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Infrastructure (extends across applications)
- Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
- Python
- Other: R
- critical thinking
- data mining
- data modeling
- Debugging
- problem solving
- Code documentation
- collaboration and teamwork
- facilitate collaboration
- iterative & incremental development
- organizational skills
- planning
- Strong quantitative skills (coursework in econometrics and/or statistics) and familiarity of social scientific theories.
- Working knowledge of R or Python (please specify level of knowledge in application).
- Coursework on quasi-experimental methods for observational data.
- Coursework on spatial statistics, network analysis, and/or computational social science.
- Major in Sociology, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience with broader range of statistical techniques, e.g., structural equation modeling, latent class analysis, etc.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
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 strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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Created: 2024-06-16
Reference: 50491
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Evanston
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