MDRC is seeking a Technical Research Assistant/Analyst to join researchers engaged in examining outcomes of a large-scale urban development/economic revitalization effort in Chicago. The new staff member will work mainly in our
Low-Wage Workers and Communities policy area. The position is based in MDRC’s New York office.
The position provides the successful candidate an opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary team under the guidance and supervision of leading policy analysts. The Research Assistant/Analyst will develop and implement data management protocols and analyze, write, and assist in the dissemination of results to policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists.
Responsibilities:
The main responsibility will be to collect, process, manage, and analyze a variety of quantitative data collected for community-based research. Key responsibilities include:
- Data collection and management.
- SAS programming to structure data files, perform data-cleaning operations, and perform various forms of statistical analyses.
- Writing technical memos documenting data processing decisions and summarizing the quality of data.
- Running statistical models to identify the impacts of social programs.
- Contributing technical/analytical sections to reports.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS or master’s degree in urban planning, geography, statistics, economics, public policy, sociology, or a related field preferred.
- A good understanding of quantitative research methods and experience applying quantitative methods.
- Strong data management experience is highly desired.
- Experience processing and analyzing neighborhood/community-relevant data — home sales, mortgage data, Census, crime records, etc.
- Knowledge of SAS.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel).
- Experience/familiarity with spatial analysis tools (ESRI GIS products preferred).
- Strong technical documentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
To apply:
Please mail, fax, or email resume, cover letter, the names of three references, and writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
[8002-14] LWWC Research Assistant/Analyst
MDRC
16 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
Fax: 212-532-8453
Email: jobs@mdrc.org
