Research Data Analyst
Job Summary
Performs complex data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, technical writing, and reporting in support of research project(s);
performs quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Ensures quality control of data and reports findings to federal and other agencies.
- Consults with faculty researchers and research staff and provides input on research project evaluations and research project designs.
- Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and / or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings.
- Performs various analyses to ensures quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.).
- Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs.
- Mentors and / or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed;
may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
Provides additional research project support as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Master's degree (preferably in research-oriented field such as statistics, public health / policy analysis, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years in related field
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and / or quantitative research skills
- Familiarity with and openness to learn new qualitative and mixed methods
- Knowledge and familiarity with various statistical software
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.
The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
Work Location
1110 West Michigan Street, LO 200
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Career
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Research Data Analysis
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