27343BR
Inst for Policy & Social Res
Position Overview
The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a designated research center for the social sciences, supporting social science researchers at the University of Kansas. IPSR supports faculty-led research centers, their directors, and a network of more than 100 affiliates, and staff.
The Assistant Researcher supports the Kansas Water Dashboard Convergence Accelerator Project. The Assistant Researcher’s primary responsibilities include data preparation, queries, documentation, analysis, and report preparation. These tasks are performed to support the Kansas Data Science Consortium and IPSR’s mission for research. The Assistant Researcher must handle competing deadlines and be able to prioritize and balance competing demands with guidance the Principal Investigator.
Job Description
40% - Data Queries and Documentation
Prepare, test, and document complex water quality and water quantity datasets for sponsored research: Combine data from multiple sources. Combine data from multiple time periods to create longitudinal datasets. Recode data from various sources so that variables have common codes and interpretations over time, so that longitudinal analysis may be performed. Test created datasets for consistency, outliers, and missing values. Document code to make updating and revision easier. Work performed as part of a research team. Programming languages used include SAS, Access, Stata, R, and Python. Communicate with principal investigator and work team to prepare data for further use.
45% - Analysis, Interpretation, Dashboard
Design and perform descriptive and econometric analysis for research projects. Create variables for analysis from administrative and survey data. Create graphs and cross-tabulations as part of exploratory analysis. Design data collection tools (such as survey questions) when necessary. With guidance from principal investigator and work team, develop and test econometric models. Interpret research results, write research reports, and present results. Work to push the visual and statistical analysis to a public-facing water dashboard.
15% - Proposal Drafting & Other Duties
Assists in writing research proposals. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application includes a cover letter, a resume/CV, and names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Review will begin March 18th, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to March 18th. 2024.
Advertised Salary Range
$31,940 - $52,700
Application Review Begins
18-Mar-2024
Anticipated Start Date
31-Mar-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
40 hours/week
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding
Work Location Assignment
Hybrid
Disclaimer
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