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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Limited Term Senior Research Associate (Caughy)

Athens, GA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.32/hr - $26.32/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Georgia is a flagship institution committed to higher education, and they are seeking a Limited Term Senior Research Associate to provide specialized support for funded research projects. The role involves data imputation, tracking participant incentives, and developing R scripts for geocoding data.

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Responsibilities

Independently perform data imputation using PcAux in R, selecting appropriate imputation methods based on the structure and quality of the data

Evaluate missing data patterns and determine the best statistical strategies to address them

Assess the integrity of raw data sets and prepare them for imputation

Review and validate the quality of imputed data, making adjustments as needed to improve accuracy and reliability

Respond to collaborator requests for imputed data files, ensuring datasets meet research standards and are tailored to specific project needs

Maintain documentation of imputation procedures and decisions for transparency and reproducibility

Monitor the distribution and redemption of participant incentives across multiple research projects

Identify and resolve issues related to incentive delivery, such as incorrect contact information, delays, or technical errors

Communicate with participants and project staff to ensure smooth processing of incentives

Maintain accurate records of incentive transactions and troubleshoot discrepancies

Collaborate with project coordinators to refine incentive tracking systems and improve efficiency

Develop and maintain R scripts for geocoding participant addresses or other location-based data

Ensure scripts are optimized for accuracy and efficiency, using appropriate APIs or geocoding packages

Provide support to team members in implementing and adapting the geocoding script for project-specific needs

Document the script and its usage for future reference and reproducibility

Qualification

RStatistical methodologyData imputationGeocodingAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

In-depth knowledge of R

Deep knowledge of advanced statistical methodology, including the ability to make independent decisions regarding when to implement specific strategies

Ability to independently impute data using PcAux in R, including making decisions regarding the type of imputation needed based on data characteristics

Independently evaluating the quality of the imputation and making decisions on how to adjust the imputation process accordingly

Ability to independently evaluate data requests from collaborators and create data sets from available data files

Ability to assess independently the integrity of data sets

Strong attention to detail