Data Analyst (RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP)

Under direction of the Global South Center Director, the new hire will focus on data analysis, research implementation, and project coordination across multiple funded research initiatives. The analyst will support research within the global automotive transition sector, with a particular focus on electric vehicles, battery supply chains, and the market and policy forces shaping the sector.

Under general direction, the analyst will contribute to the design, execution, and reporting of research activities, working collaboratively with researchers, staff, and students. The role emphasizes applying established research methods, managing datasets, and producing high-quality analytical outputs to inform project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Research and Analysis
• 20% - Reporting and Dissemination
• 10% - Collaboration and Project Support

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, transportation, or a closely related field
• Minimum one year of relevant professional or research experience with working with large EV and supply chain data sets, assessing market trends in different geographies, supply chain mapping, and working with advanced software like Python and R (internships and thesis research are welcome)
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis, including working skills in visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries, R, Excel or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
• Working skills in analysis and consultation
• Knowledge of EV and battery supply chains, including raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the global automotive market and an understanding of electric vehicle technology and commercialization trends
• Experience working in a global team and cross-collaboration on multiple projects

About the Organization

The UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis) is the leading university-based sustainable transportation program in the world. Founded in 1991 to conduct and share multidisciplinary research on emerging and important transportation issues and to improve transportation education, the institute now has more than 120 graduate students working with 60+ faculty. Programs focus on energy and environment, advanced vehicle technologies, transportation fuels, land use planning, consumer behavior, and new mobility—all with an eye toward contributing to sound regional, national, and international transportation policy.

Pay

$35.00/hr. - $62.45/hr.

Schedule

Full-time (100%), fixed shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel may be required to conduct research or meet deadlines.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees, including Pension and other Retirement Savings Plans
• Supplemental insurance: additional life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and family care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming
• On-site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services
• Generous paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Free professional development courses and learning opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Work Environment

This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work) based in Davis, CA.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Walking: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Sitting: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Twisting: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional (up to 3 hours)

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Loud noise levels: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours)
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Microwave/Radiation: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Extreme Temperatures: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours)
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Ability to organize & prioritize: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours)
• Communication skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours)
• Numerical skills: Occasional (up to 3 hours)
• Constant Interaction: Frequent (3 to 6 hours)
• Customer/Patient Contact: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours)
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks: Occasional (up to 3 hours)