Statistical Programmer/Analyst

Project for Policy Innovation in Education

Duties And Responsibilities: As a key member of a small but growing research center, interprets research protocols and creates programs and algorithms in conjunction with the principal investigators of the center. Works closely with PIs to design, script and test surveys, and execute pre- and post-processing of data. Documents data sets as they become ready for analysis and creates various programs and data-tracking systems to maintain data sets. Develops and suggests methods which may improve the way a survey is fielded and/or the survey-taking experience for respondents. Recommends best options for reporting results. Makes checks on data completion, consistency, and develops new variables to estimate economic models and hypothesis testing. Meets with all related research IT support members on a regular basis.

This is a two year term position from date of hire with the strong possibility of continuation depending on renewed grant/research funding.Basic Qualifications: B.A.; M.A. in quantitative discipline preferred; min. of 3 yrs. related experience; strong statistical programming skills (Stata preferred) and experience with large data sets required; prior experience or training in survey research required.Additional Qualifications: Strong verbal/written communication skills; demonstrated ability to meet goals and project deadlines; ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary research group.Additional Information: The Project for Policy Innovation in Education "serves as a focal point for education policy research across Harvard University and will work to develop a campus-wide effort in education policy research." For more information on this important work, please visit: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~pfpie/index.php

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