Researcher (Data Science/Engineer)

at Chapin Hall in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Details
Job Location
Chicago, IL

Remote Type
Fully Remote

Position Type
Full Time  Salary Range
$74,000.00 - $98,572.00 Salary/year

Description

Chapin Hall is seeking an experienced Researcher who will work collaboratively with Chapin Hall staff. This position will report directly to a Research Fellow. This position allows for remote work and periodic in-person attendance at Chicago, IL and project-specific meetings. The successful applicant is expected to work normal business hours and must have flexibility in their work schedule to accommodate business demands.
Chapin Hall is seeking an individual to work on a team engaged in a national cross-site evaluation and other projects focused on development of cross-system and community pathways research methodologies. The Researcher will join an interdisciplinary technical assistance and an evaluation team comprised of national partners working to design a viable alternative to child welfare initiative. Chapin Hall is serving as the cross-site evaluator on the project and our partners range from foundation and university partners, government agencies to local service providers, and families with lived experience.
The Researcher's main contribution to research projects is to manage, maintain, and upkeep Chapin Hall's administrative data sources from multiple state human services agencies. In this capacity, the individual will oversee data management, linkage, documentation, sharing of administrative data with researchers and policy staff, and conduct statistical analysis, and presentation of data analysis when appropriate.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Uses R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, STATA, SAS, and/or other appropriate analytic software programs to independently convert, merge, and assemble large-scale administrative data that often needs to be cleaned for analysis for multiple projects.
Develops and maintains programming codes that transform administrative data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis, with a strong emphasis on generalizability and transparency.
Automates existing and emerging processes for importing, documenting, integrating, and updating data as well as adhering to best practices around coding, documentation, and version control.
Provides details regarding data usage to researchers.
Performs modeling and complex statistical analyses under supervision.
Participates in discussions regarding study design and methods. Assists in developing study objectives, and designing sampling, randomization, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives.
Writes sections of research results for funders and/or publications, and assists with report production activities.
Participates in meetings with external stakeholders and may present findings at meetings and/or conferences.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications

A master's degree in data science, computer science, econometrics, statistics, or social science/ policy with significant advanced coursework in statistics and programming plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience in applied research using administrative data.
Minimum of three years' experience working with large-scale administrative datasets and data systems in public sector, and/or related work.
Professional experience with R, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, STATA, SAS and/or other appropriate program languages, preferably experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
Strong interest in and aptitude for data cleaning, quality check, diagnosis of inconsistencies/accuracy of large-scale administrative data.
Strong interest in and aptitude for learning statistical methodology.
Professional experience using the US Report and Placement Integrated Data System (RAPIDS) is desired but not required.
Demonstrated capacity for taking initiative, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative research environment.
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
Strong attention to detail with good organization and communication skills.
Ability to translate and convey complex concepts and study findings in oral and written communications.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Demonstrated judgement and... For full info follow application link.

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, status as an individual with disability, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.