University of Chicago · 1 day ago
Research Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$59K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a leading institution focused on advancing understanding of energy and climate issues. They are seeking a Research Analyst to support large-scale environmental policy research projects, coordinating with various stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of energy and environmental interventions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works with partners to identify analytical approaches to answer specific research questions and to provide analytical support to government partners
Constructs, trains, and deploys scalable machine learning algorithms for a variety of predictive analytics research projects
Coordinates data collection, econometric analysis and provides quality assurance for research projects
Contributes to research design, analysis, and implementation of policy-relevant research projects
Works closely with Principal Investigators to coordinate project teams and junior staff; leads task supervision and quality oversight
Prepares results for memos, presentations, and papers targeting both policymakers and academic audiences
Ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies and procedures as well as internal data privacy and security policies
Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with University, IRB, and government policies, procedures, directives, and mandates
Engages stakeholders and maintains strong research partnerships with government agencies and with Principal Investigators to coordinate research and technical assistance projects, including communications and project deliverables
Assists with writing grant proposals and managing grant reports
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
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Preferred
Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, computer science or related field
Master's degree in economics, statistics, computer science or related field
Coursework in statistics, econometrics, data science, and computer science
Strong background in applied statistics and econometrics
Two or more years of related experience
Proficiency with R, Python, or Stata
Work with large and complex datasets
Apply machine learning algorithms in operational environments
Proficient with GitHub
Working on field experiments / randomized controlled trials
Background with relational databases
Explaining complex statistical ideas and/or research projects to non-experts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and present research concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision
Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Work both independently, in a self-directed manner, and as a team member
Knowledge and understanding of energy and environmental policy topics
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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