RESEARCH ANALYST I - #9826734

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 Education

A minimum of a bachelor degree in statistics, (bio) statistics or related field

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 OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position.

Job Code: 00001297 RESEARCH ANALYST I

Job Level: 11

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