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Harvard University · 4 hours ago

Data Scientist

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing world-changing missions. The Data Scientist will provide leadership in data analytics, conduct economic and statistical analysis, and translate findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to acquire, clean, and manage large administrative and program datasets

Design and conduct econometric studies assessing the effectiveness of public policies, social programs, and other mobility-related interventions

Apply causal inference methods including matching estimators, quasi-experimental designs, and other techniques

Model financial returns from alternative portfolios of investments, including expected returns and risk assessment

Ensure methodological rigor and transparency in all analyses

Conduct cost-benefit analyses (CBA) to estimate returns of programs

Quantify direct and indirect economic and social benefits

Develop a calculator to estimate cost savings and impacts of state and federal tax revenues

Integrate findings into dashboards, reports, and visualizations for internal decision-makers and external partners

Support OI initiatives to teach data science and OI research to high school and college students

Supervise and collaborate with junior analysts and predoctoral research assistants as needed

Provide technical guidance on modeling, interpretation, and quality assurance

Contribute to internal capacity building and knowledge-sharing across teams

Produce technical reports summarizing results for relevant internal and external stakeholders

Help prepare non-technical policy briefs, reports, and presentations summarizing key findings, uncertainties, and implications

Represent the organization in briefings, conferences, and stakeholder meetings

Qualification

Causal inferenceEconometric modelingApplied econometric analysisCost-benefit analysisProgramming languagesQuantitative impact evaluationCommunicationTeam collaboration