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Princeton University · 2 weeks ago

Senior Research Specialist

positionPrinceton, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$58K/yr - $75K/yr

Princeton University is renowned for its research in labor economics and is seeking a Senior Research Specialist to assist faculty members in various aspects of their research. The role involves managing data sets, analyzing survey and census data, and supporting the design and implementation of surveys.

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Responsibilities

Assemble and manage data sets
Process and analyze survey and census data
Assist faculty members in the design, implementation, and management of surveys
Write summaries of research
Perform literature searches and reviews
Post and retrieve information from the Web

Qualification

Economics degreeStatistics knowledgeSTATA programmingResearch skillsUnixLinux knowledgeWriting skillsHTML knowledgeInternet tools knowledgeData sources

Required

Minimum BA/BS degree in Economics or Math, or BA/BS in a related field with significant coursework in Economics, Math, and Statistics
Excellent research and writing skills
Knowledge of statistics/econometrics
Knowledge of statistical programming, particularly STATA
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Cover Letter
Transcripts (can be unofficial)
Writing sample
Code sample in PDF format
Names and contacts for three references

Preferred

Knowledge of Unix or Linux
Knowledge of standard internet tools and HTML
Familiarity with standard social science or education-related data sources

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

Company

Princeton University

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Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
dateFounded in 1764
location
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.princeton.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Princeton University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.44M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M

Leadership Team

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Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
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Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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