Chapin Hall ยท 3 hours ago
Researcher (Data Linking and Analytics)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $101K/yrChapin Hall is seeking a Researcher to contribute to empirical and analytical research in child and family welfare. The role involves leading data linking and transformation, conducting statistical analyses, and presenting findings to inform policy impacting children and families.
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Responsibilities
Using R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI and/or other appropriate analytic software programs, independently converts, merges and assembles large-scale administrative data that often needs to be cleaned for analysis for multiple projects
Develops and maintains programming code that transforms administrative data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis, with a strong emphasis on policy-relevant insights, quality assurance, and transparency
Collaborative coding: automates existing and emerging processes for importing, documenting, integrating, and updating data and collaborates in coding best practices such as code review and version control with experience using Git software or its equivalent and in leading such efforts across projects
Performs statistical modeling and analyses
Leads and participates in discussions regarding study design and methods, including developing study objectives, sampling strategies, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives
Utilize cutting edge child welfare and data science methods to answer policy-relevant research questions
Leads technical discussions with client information technology staff to ensure the right use of client administrative data to provide the most value for our clients. Develops, employs, and maintains dashboards and other appropriate data visualization techniques to drive assimilation of findings
Writes research briefs and reports for funders and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals, and assists with report production activities, including proofing, formatting and creating tables and graphs
Presents research results to external stakeholders and conferences
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Power BI and/or other appropriate analytic and visualization software programs
Experience with GitLab software or its equivalent
Experience in leading technical discussions with client information technology staff and program managers
Ability to perform statistical modeling and analyses
Experience in developing and maintaining programming code that transforms administrative data into analyzable formats
Experience in leading and participating in discussions regarding study design and methodology
Ability to write sections of research results for funders and publications
Experience in presenting research results to external stakeholders and conferences
Ability to convert, merge and assemble large-scale administrative data that often needs to be cleaned for analysis
Experience in collaborative coding and coding best practices such as code review and version control
Ability to develop, employ, and maintain dashboards and other appropriate data visualization techniques
Benefits
Flexible remote work from anywhere in the United States
In-person opportunities for staff to build connections, team cohesion and creativity, and a sense of belonging to the organization
Travel to and engage in a minimum of two annual 2-day 'All Hall Convenings' featuring shared learning, teamwork, and fellowship
Reasonable accommodations are made for those who require modifications
Company
Chapin Hall
Chapin Hall is a non profit research company that involves in policy research to improve the lives of children, families, and communities.
Founded in 1985
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alex Cohn
Chief Information Security officer and Director of Research Technology
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