Research Analyst – Precision Analytics

About the role

The Research Analyst contributes to the organization’s research and evaluation projects by conducting data analysis, literature reviews, and applied research activities. This role serves at the direction of the Associate Director of Precision Analytics to support the translation of analytics into research products, reports, and publications that advance organizational learning and field-wide knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluation activities in collaboration with the Precision Analytics team.
• Analyze data and synthesize findings for reports, presentations, and publications.
• Contribute to literature reviews and background research to support ongoing projects.
• Aid in writing research briefs, manuscripts, and dissemination products.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate research into practice.
• Maintain technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyze and maintain data and/or specimens.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Aid in preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Install, set up, and perform experiments; interact with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Recruit and schedule research subjects; assist with developing or amending study protocols; assist with developing data collection tools; assist with building databases; and provide general administrative support.

Requirements

Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Skills

• Ability to synthesize findings and communicate them to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with program evaluation methods and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.