Research Associate, Data Scientist, Data Analyst

Job Description

This position provides support for the Center for Energy Studies' data-driven research and analysis activities, combining experience in energy economics, statistical modeling, database management, and web application development.

The Research Associate will manage energy databases from national and state database systems (SONRIS, EPA, EIA, etc.), conduct econometric analysis, develop interactive data visualizations and support web applications development and Act 727 implementation for state energy data dissemination. Responsibilities include statistical analysis of energy markets and infrastructure, database development and maintenance, support data-driven web application development, and contributing to research initiatives such as the Gulf Coast Energy Outlook and energy policy studies.

Research Associate 3: Design, develop, and maintain energy databases; build and optimize database structures, ETL pipelines, and automated data processing workflows; perform data quality control, validation, and documentation; support Act 727 implementation; perform statistical analyses of energy markets, production trends, infrastructure development, and employment patterns; help develop predictive models; perform hypothesis testing and scenario modeling; support economic impact assessments; develop interactive web-based data applications;

support research initiatives including Gulf Coast Energy Outlook; collaborate with faculty, research fellows, and external partners; maintain technical systems using Stata and R; coordinate with state agencies; provide technical support for data users; other duties.

Research Associate 4: Partner with leadership to design, develop, and maintain energy databases; collaborate on statistical analyses; support interactive web-based data applications; support research initiatives; maintain technical systems; coordinate with state agencies; other duties.

Research Associate 5: Design, develop, and maintain energy databases; conduct statistical analyses; develop predictive models; lead research initiatives; maintain technical systems; coordinate with state agencies; other duties.

• Master’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience, OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related experience in Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or closely related quantitative field.
• Professional experience combining data analysis, statistical modeling, database management, and web application development.
• Proficiency with Stata, SQL, Python, R, or SAS.
• Experience working with energy or government datasets; skills in data visualization and dashboard development; knowledge of econometric methods and statistical analysis.

• Master's Degree and more than two years experience in Economics, Applied Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field with strong programming emphasis.
• Professional certifications in data analytics or database management.
• Ph.D in Economics, Applied Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field with strong programming emphasis.

LSU offers health, life, dental, vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.