Statistical Associate in Environmental Economics

07-Feb-2024

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Senate

86546BR

University Job Title

Statistician Entry

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

28-Feb-2025

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Associate (21)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Administration, Business Operations

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

Collaborate on research projects in the fields of economics, statistics, and geosciences. Will direct and co-direct projects in these fields. Responsible for proficiency in use of GIS software (e.g. ArcMap) and econometric analysis, gathering data, performing statistical analysis, and writing of reports. Wide range of language skills will be useful.

This will be accomplished by performing a variety of duties including: developing data sets, manipulating and examining data files including national income accounting and developing integrated assessment modeling and participating in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data and geographical information systems such as ArcGIS.

Essential Duties

1. Performs a variety of duties involving the application of statistical skills to the design of research studies. Works as a member of a research team/study team to provide appropriate statistical input in the design, execution and analysis of studies. 2. Participates in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. 3. Operates one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data. Evaluates the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. 4. Analyzes and interprets statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. 5. Processes large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. 6. Investigates, evaluates and prepares reports on applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of statistical methods used in obtaining and evaluation data. 7. Participates in the preparation of written and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, interprets the finding and provides conclusions and recommendations. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Strong analytical skills in mathematics, economics, and/or statistics.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and have advanced reasoning and analytical skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to perform statistical analyses. Ability to work with geographical information systems such as ArcGIS. Programming experience with large datasets in software such as Stata, Matlab, or R.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Developed understanding of national income accounting.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

B.A. degree or higher in Statistics, Economics, Earth Sciences, or related field with research experience.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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