University of Delaware · 16 hours ago
Associate Data Scientist, Center for Research in Education and Social Policy
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Delaware's Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to conduct research in education, health care, and human services. The role involves technical database programming and statistical analysis to support K-16 policy research and collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Co-manage statewide administrative and assessment databases
Lead analyses of state databases related to school staffing, student performance, and other education policy issues
Develop specific research questions related to current education policy issues
Conduct reviews of research literature related to education current policy issues and planned research projects
Develop analytic strategies for answering policy-related research questions
Conduct research and data analysis related to core policy initiatives
Design and implement data collection protocols (e.g., surveys, observations, assessments)
Author or co-author research reports, analytic memos, policy briefs, fact sheets, legislative summaries, communication materials, and other research/policy documents
Assist DDOE senior staff in developing or refining education policy informed by research
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required, Ph.D. preferred, in education, or related social science discipline, such as economics, statistics, psychometrics, public policy, sociology, psychology, etc
Proficiency in statistical analysis platforms (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, STATA)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Project and process management skills
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong mathematics skills
Strong work ethic and commitment to research and evidence-based policy
Preferred
Experience with relational database queries (e.g., SQL)
Proficiency or willingness to learn qualitative data analysis platforms (NVivo, Dedoose)
Knowledge of communication technology platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Twitter, etc.)
Company
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).
Founded in 1743
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Christopher Martens
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