at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49812
Department: Education & Social Policy
Salary/Grade: EXS/11
Job Summary:
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy invites applications for a lead economist/research analyst position. We invite applications from candidates in all fields of economics and from all diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have an interest in applied, policy-oriented research and the ability to write, speak, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences. Applicants also should have strong analytic curiosity and creativity; the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. As a lead economist/research analyst, you will lead research proposals and studies in the field of social and economic policy, provide analysis to help develop and evaluate interventions and policy options, and lead data management and analysis team involved in managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results
This role is a Term Appointment. The initial term of appointment length will be through 6/30/27, renewal subject to funding.
Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Provide research and analytical support and task-level leadership for major grant research, implementation, and evaluation projects.
- Support project teams in developing and carrying out the work, manage small teams under the leadership of Principal Investigators to ensure the timely completion of all deliverables within budget, and with high quality research standards that meet grant requirements
- Provide guidance on appropriate data management, methodological issues and statistical analyses for teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- Collaborates with team members develop and pursue new research ideas.
Administration
- Responsible for conceptualizing the vision for this work; providing support for project teams in developing and carrying out the work; and following sound project management practices to ensure the timely completion of all d
