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Michigan State University · 3 months ago

Specialist - Research-Fixed Term

East Lansing, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Michigan State University is seeking a research specialist to join the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) to work on externally-funded multi-year projects. The role involves leading research projects, providing expertise in quantitative methodologies, and producing publications to support evidence-based decision-making in education.

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Responsibilities

Leading center-wide, partner-driven research projects that examine the impact of policies and programs using large-scale longitudinal administrative data from the State of Michigan, as well as survey and interview data collected by EPIC

Acting as a representative of EPIC and MSU to research partners at state agencies, local school districts, and education organizations

Providing expertise in quantitative methodologies that includes substantial experience conducting statistical/econometric analysis and quasi-experimental design using panel data in STATA

Writing, editing, and guiding the development of clear and concise publications, including manuscripts for academic journal articles, stakeholder-facing research reports and policy briefs, and presentation materials appropriate for both academic and general audiences

Providing oversight, mentoring, training, and professional development to other EPIC researchers

Responding to ad hoc data and analysis requests, both internal and external

Representing EPIC by fielding media requests and conducting interviews

Giving presentations to academic and policy stakeholder audiences

Assisting with the development of grant proposals

Producing data summaries, tables and visualizations

Other duties as appropriate based on the specific interests and expertise of the selected candidate

Qualification

. in relevant fieldSTATA statistical softwareEconometric models expertiseQuantitative data managementResearch project managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

A Ph.D. in education, public policy, economics, statistics, social science or a similar field

Significant expertise with STATA statistical software

Expertise in standard econometric models and techniques

Experience with large-scale quantitative data management and analysis

Experience planning and executing quality assurance on complex analyses using large-scale data sets

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in partner-orientated education research

Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with little supervision, as well as maintain flexibility

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred

Research project management experience, including developing and maintaining project timelines with contingency plans, supervising and coordinating the work of others and ensuring project deliverables are met to a high standard for quality and accuracy

Experience with data collection and analysis activities across a large team

Experience presenting research products to a wide variety of audiences