IRP Research Analyst - BFY

The Baby's First Years (BFY) study is a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial focused on understanding the causal impact of providing an unconditional cash transfer to low-income mothers during their children's early years. Now entering its seventh year, the BFY team seeks a research analyst to join our interdisciplinary team. Research analysts will use a variety of advanced statistical methods common in the social sciences to analyze study data, including longitudinal survey data, administrative data, and direct child assessment data. This position will take the lead on conducting analyses based on team needs and requests as well as to support study public data release, publications, and presentations.

In addition to being an integral part of the BFY study, the research analyst will join the team at the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP). IRP currently serves as the sole federally funded research center on poverty and economic mobility, dedicated to producing and disseminating rigorous evidence to inform policy.

The work schedule is partially remote with the expectation to work in office 2 days per week.

The initial term of this appointment is 3 years, with the possibility of being extended based on funding.

• Analyzes data and summarizes research results for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes

• Serves as an initial point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic information about result analysis and methodologies, answers questions as needed

• Maintains organization of research records and responds to data requests and inquiries

• Prepares reports and manuscripts and assists with the development and presentation of materials through various communication platforms

College of Letters & Science/Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP)

The typical starting salary for this position will be between $55,000 - $65,000 for experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• Experience cleaning and merging quantitative datasets for research purposes, including survey and administrative data
• Experience using a variety of advanced social science statistical methods to analyze data
• Proficiency using statistical software to manipulate and analyze data using advanced statistical research methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to convey complex quantitative statistical information to a variety of audiences

• Knowledge of fields of public policy, poverty, and/or child development
• Some familiarity with Linux systems for handling files
• Experience creating data visualizations for presentation
• Proficiency in using STATA software to analyze data

Required: Bachelor's degree

• Preferred in social science, public/population health, data science/analytics, or related field

Preferred: Master's Degree

• Preferred in social science, public/population health, data science/analytics, or related field

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Applicants that elect to work remotely must work within the contiguous USA.

Katherine Magnuson, kmagnuson@wisc.edu

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