Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Minnesota is a prominent public research institution, and they are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their IPUMS Global Health team. The role involves processing health survey data, improving workflows, and supporting various projects while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals.
Responsibilities
- 60% Data processing: Execute all stages of the IPUMS DHS data processing pipeline, including: reformatting public use files; linking data across file types; adding samples, checking variable universes, and updating documentation for integrated variables; developing supplemental programming; tracking progress in harmonizing survey data; running, testing, and deploying recoded data; updating metadata control files; and expanding and keeping current the material on the project website
- 30% Improving workflows and processes: Identify, design, and implement improvements to established workflows, including modifying and developing code and more efficient approaches to automate data production. Liaise with IT staff to diagnose and resolve problems and to implement reforms to workflow processes
- 5% Supporting other IPUMS Global Health projects: Provide support for data production tasks on other IPUMS Global Health Projects
- 5% Other tasks: Collaborate on preparing and presenting information about IPUMS Global Health data in a variety of venues, including professional conference exhibits, workshops, webinars, online office hours, and blog posts
Skills
- BA/BS degree in applied data science/analysis or quantitative social science field like geography, sociology, economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or other related discipline plus at least four years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least eight years
- Excellent data manipulation skills (including documenting and organizing data and code)
- Experience analyzing and integrating complex data that vary over space and time
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and to collaborate with others
- Attentive to detail and committed to accuracy
- Willingness to acquire new skills and learn IPUMS standard procedures
- Experience using one of the IPUMS databases or other large-scale census or survey datasets
- Experience with statistical packages (R, SPSS, Stata, or SAS)
- Experience with technical writing, web content design, and/or public communication
- Degree in a social science or other field where health or social science survey data are directly applicable
- Ability to read language(s) in addition to English and/or cultural knowledge of other world regions
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
- Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role
Benefits
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
- ISRDI promotes a work-life balance for our staff, offering 40-hour workweeks and flexible work hours
- ISRDI encourages and supports staff training and development
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