Research Analyst I

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the application of intermediate statistical and technical skills in the collection, compilation and management of statistical data in support of the National Data Archive on Child abuse and Neglect (NDACAN). Provide direct support to NDACAN data users or general inquires; maintain datasets, codebooks, and user’s guides for data holdings.

Work Performed

Perform a variety of duties involving the application of intermediate statistical and technical skills to the to the collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.

Functions independently as a member of a research/study team, keeping organized documentation and reporting.

Participate in the development of operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data while maintaining archive standards and sensitivity to data disclosure risks.

Operate one or more systems of computer hardware and statistical analysis software for the management and analysis of data, ideally one or more of SQL, R, Stata, SPSS, or SAS.

Participate in the preparation of written reports and oral presentations that summarize the analysis of data, with an ability to interpret the findings and provide conclusions and recommendations. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Preferred Qualifications

Work requires a minimum of a bachelor degree in statistics, (bio) statistics or related field.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a bachelor's degree in a field related to the specific position.

Experience

Work requires two years of experience in research/data analysis or related position. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.