University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Research Analyst
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan Law School is seeking a Research Associate in Empirical Legal Studies to support faculty empirical research projects. The role involves data collection, management, analysis, and visualization while collaborating with faculty across various projects.
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Responsibilities
Using case-level data to measure and interpret racial disparities in prosecutorial decision-making
Studying homeowners' ability to understand consumer insurance contracts via survey responses
Exploring the role of beliefs about the legal enforceability of non-competition clauses in employment contracts
Investigating barriers to criminal record expungements and the labor market and public safety consequences of record clearing
Analyzing settlement contract terms to better understand the welfare consequences of settlement in litigation
Unpacking lessons from data from the National Registry of Exonerations; and
Interrogating the impact of technology in courts on pro se litigants' perceptions of procedural justice and access-to-justice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, data science, or a social science discipline that requires quantitative methods training
Data management and analysis experience
Demonstrated capacity in quantitative research methods
Coding/programming experience in Stata, Python, R, or a similar program/language
Mastery of Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to track research and report project statistics
Excellent time-management skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Exceptional research and analytical writing skills
Preferred
Any form of advanced training in statistics, economics, data science, or quantitative social science
Experience with ArcGIS or other mapping software
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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