Real Estate Researcher

University of Florida, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024

Classification Title:

Data Scientist IV
Job Description:

The Real Estate Researcher is responsible for conducting econometric and statistical analysis, supporting the analytical needs of fellow researchers, curating the data needed for such projects, and producing original research reports.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

  • Conduct real estate research
    • Pursue real estate research topics for delivery through the Center’s media channels
    • Create charts, data visualizations, and informative presentations
    • Support student analysts in their data modeling
  • Provide economic and statistical expertise
    • Support faculty and staff’s technical and analytical projects
    • Conduct econometric and statistical analysis
  • Curate databases needed for Center research
    • Maintain key data resources from internal colleagues, government sites, data subscriptions, and other sources
    • Assist research team in extracting and organizing data for individual studies
  • Explore machine learning and AI applications
    • Learn about the HyperGator facility and our ability to access it
    • Serve as the Center’s liaison to the Data Science community at UF
  • Communicate research findings
    • Support student instruction on analytical topics
    • Deliver study findings and analytical results at Bergstrom Center events

    • SUPERVISION:


    The Real Estate Researcher works independently on major projects agreed upon with the Research Director and in general support of the Center. The individual in this position is expected to perform on own initiative, given limited direction. The position reports to the Research Director and may receive direction from the Center’s Executive Director. Supervision of this position will be daily interaction and occasional status meetings with verbal or written instructions as needed.

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the office located on the University of Florida Gainesville main campus. This position is not a remote work job.

    Hours will vary during Center events and as needed to complete time-sensitive projects. There also may be occasional travel to meet the goals of the Center.

    COMMUNICATION:

    Interacts on a daily basis with students, staff, and faculty within the Center and more broadly at UF. These interactions will largely be related to research matters within the Center. May also interact with professionals in the real estate industry, media agents such as reporters, alumni and constituents of the Center.

    OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

    • Is expected to have positive relationships with students, alumni, and industry partners
    • Identifies and solves problems pro-actively
    • Willing to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality of information within the Center
    • FERPA certification required annually
    • Real Estate Researcher will pursue technical and analytical techniques that are new to the study of real estate topics
    • Expected to be the Information Technology expert of the team

     
    Expected Salary:

    $80,500 - $95,000 annual salary range
    Minimum Requirements:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and seven years of experience; Master’s Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and five years of experience; Doctoral Degree in data science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field and three years of experience.
    Preferred Qualifications:

    Ph.D. in a related field; or Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience. Proficiency with at least one statistical software package (Stata, SAS, R, Python, etc.).

    Interest in the business and real estate fields. Economics/Econometrics background. Advanced degrees and professional designations. Clear written and spoken communication. Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence.
    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume via UF jobs website.

    This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
    Health Assessment Required: No

     


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