Northwestern University · 17 hours ago
Research Data Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is a leading educational institution seeking a Research Data Analyst to provide expertise in data management, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting. The role involves establishing data accuracy, performing statistical analysis, and assisting in the preparation of decision support reports for both internal and external customers.
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Responsibilities
Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting
Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Discuss findings with senior management
Develop queries and quality metrics
Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis
Manages complex databases
Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis
Reviews data and identifies quality issues
Presents findings in an appropriate manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
2 years data analysis/report writing or similar experience required
Python
Data Modeling
Debugging
Troubleshooting
Code documentation
Collaboration and Teamwork
Functional Documentation
Preferred
Experience with QA/QC of assessments and data pipelines
R
JSON
Familiarity with mobile assessments
Benefits
Health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Support for employee career development
Variety of tools and resources for professional potential or continuing formal education
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
Recent News
2026-01-25
Digital Journal
2026-01-23
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