Research and Data Analyst I

University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Research and Data Analyst I provides social science research and evaluation support for community and University projects involving partners of the Center for Community Research and Evaluation. The position conducts program evaluations of partner-led implementation projects across subject areas such as education, public health, workforce development, public policy, demography, and data science. It prepares technical reports, demographic research and needs assessments, evaluation plans for grant proposals, and high-quality survey tools. The analyst exercises technical discretion in designing, conducting, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research; prepares and analyzes data using statistical software; and communicates findings through charts, tables, and other visualizations. The role may also involve participation in external seminars and academic conferences, collaboration on peer-reviewed manuscripts, partner liaison work, and identifying future funding opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and one year of appropriate experience; relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
Technical skills and ability to conduct reports, summaries, and protocols.
Qualitative and quantitative expertise in research design and analysis.
Proficiency in R, SPSS, or similar data management and analysis software.
Authorization to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Provide social science research and evaluation support for community and University projects and Center for Community Research and Evaluation partners.
Conduct program evaluations of partner-led implementation projects across a variety of subject areas.
Prepare technical reports incorporating statistical analysis and demographic research or needs assessments.
Write evaluation plans for grant proposals and develop survey tools.
Design, execute, and interpret evaluation reporting across quantitative and qualitative research.
Use statistical software to prepare and analyze data and report findings with charts, tables, and other visualizations.
Create, curate, and maintain relational databases for previous and ongoing projects.
Apply statistical and research techniques to health, education, population, and other data sources.
Prepare research reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and write evaluation sections of funding proposals.
Co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts and other reports.
Design and implement qualitative and quantitative research plans and activities with autonomy.
Serve as a liaison to project partners.
Handle responsibilities autonomously and seek out future funding opportunities.
Participate in external seminars and academic conferences as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.