Temporary Data Analytics Intern
About The Position
In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence, under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal justice system -- all of which disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We believe that rigorous research can help. The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with government agencies, to substantially improve the effectiveness of the public sector and achieve impact at scale. To learn more about the Crime Lab and Education Lab, visit https://crimelab.uchicago.edu/ https://educationlab.uchicago.edu/ The Data Analytics summer internship is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of policy research and to develop research skills. Data Analytics Interns will work directly with project teams while learning how to apply skills and techniques learned through their academic coursework to ongoing social science research. This position will be full-time for approximately 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Significant progress toward a degree in a social science discipline (e.g., economics, public policy, statistics, or data analytics), along with a strong background in mathematics and statistics preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Experience with at least one statistical package (e.g., R, Stata, or Python) is required, with a preference for R.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Nice To Haves
- Interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills for working with administrative data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources.
- Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Sound critical thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail with superb organization skills.
- Knowledge of the substantive policy area.
Responsibilities
- Data cleaning, data processing, and statistical analysis.
- Writing, formatting, and editing reports and works for dissemination.
- Data entry and literature reviews.
- Administrative tasks.
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
