What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Data Analyst (Research Data Analyst) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
The senior-level analyst will support the research, analysis, and data visualizations we create with and for community-based organizations, public agencies, local governments, researchers, and citizens.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provides leadership in the design and implementation of applied social science research projects and in the selection of appropriate statistical methods, models, and software.
- Develops center-wide best practices.
- Manages resources as required to meet research and project objectives within a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Provides advanced analysis of existing data and data structures and satisfies ad-hoc reporting / analysis requests.
- Serves as a first point of escalation for junior analysts.
- Provides advanced consultation to faculty and / or staff and identifies reporting needs and opportunities for analysis to drive organizational and research decisions.
- Makes recommendations and provides peer review and coaching; ensures proper documentation of data analysis efforts (data sources, reporting specifications, tools, issue / problem resolutions).
- Interacts with community and research groups to communicate and interpret results and findings.
- Defines study methodology and executes statistical analysis methods in support of community and academic research projects.
- Develops spatial and non-spatial statistical models for inferential analysis, prediction, and data visualization.
- Creates maps and data visualizations.
- Develops reports containing descriptive and analytical content for both public and academic audiences.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
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
Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis campus
Polis Center
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 2 days remote and 3 days in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
65,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
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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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
