Wisconsin

Wisconsin

IRP Research Analyst - BFY

University of Wisconsin Madison

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LinuxData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsHRHRISSTATAResearchCommunication

About the role

  • The Baby's First Years (BFY) study is a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial focused on understanding the causal impact of providing an unconditional cash transfer to low-income mothers during their children's early years.
  • Now entering its eighth year, the BFY team seeks a research analyst to join our interdisciplinary team.
  • Research analysts will use a variety of advanced statistical methods common in the social sciences to analyze study data, including longitudinal survey data, administrative data, and direct child assessment data.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains organization of research records and responds to data requests and inquiries

Requirements

  • Experience cleaning and merging quantitative datasets for research purposes, including survey and administrative data
  • Experience using a variety of advanced social science statistical methods to analyze data
  • Proficiency using statistical software to manipulate and analyze data using advanced statistical research methods
  • Ability to convey complex quantitative statistical information to a variety of audiences
  • All listed application materials must be submitted for your application to be considered.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of fields of public policy, poverty, and/or child development
  • Some familiarity with Linux systems for handling files
  • Experience creating data visualizations for presentation
  • Proficiency in using STATA software to analyze data
  • Bachelor's degree, required
  • Master's Degree, preferred

Compensation

  • The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 up to $70,000 for highly experienced candidates.
  • Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

  • Preference in social science, public/population health, data science/analytics, or related field.
  • Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
  • Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the U

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