Research Analyst

Department

SSD:
Center for the Economics of Human Development - Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department

Since its inception in 2014, the Center for the Economics of Human Development (CEHD) has brought together top-tier researchers to conduct and disseminate rigorous interdisciplinary research that identifies and explores the conditions under which people develop the skills necessary to thrive in society and achieve their fullest potential. CEHD’s research is guided by Nobel laureate James J. Heckman to include a comprehensive array of interrelated and interdisciplinary projects and initiatives which promote a thorough empirical understanding of human flourishing.

Unifying this research is an evolving body of ideas that capacities and skills acquired over the lifecycle, starting at conception, transform many aspects of the life course at all stages, ranging from employment and earning prospects to overall health. Professor Heckman and his research team work to advance knowledge by producing empirical and theoretical research that integrates ideas and methods across the social and natural sciences and creates rigorous evidence for public policy.

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. The job participates in scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.

Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. CEHD’s robust research initiatives produce innovative, sound, evidence-based support for high-quality investments in programs that foster skills over the lifecycle. The research specialist will contribute to these initiatives, participating in a variety of research projects in human capital, labor economics, and the economics of education and will gain experience in all aspects of the research process.

Responsibilities

• Programs in Stata, Python, R, or MATLAB to analyze data using econometric tools.
• Collaborates with research team to develop economic models for projects. Cleans and describes data, generating graphs, tables, or other summaries. Responsibly handles confidential data.
• Proofreads and contributes to academic papers, reports, and presentations. Assists with grant writing and proofreading.
• Trains and supervises undergraduate research assistants.
• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
• Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
• Analyzes and maintains data. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacts with students and other research staff under the direction of the principle investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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- Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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- Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics or related quantitative field.

Experience:

• Experience with quantitative academic research.
• Experience programming and working with empirical data.
• Experience working successfully in stressful environments and problem solving.

Technical Skills or…