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Research Assistant/Data Analyst- Youth Justice

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant/Data Analyst- Youth Justiceat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The WSU School of Social Work Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ) is seeking a highly qualified Research Assistant/Data Analyst to support grant-funded research projects. This full-time position will assist the Data Director and Data Manager in planning and executing data collection and analysis for multiple research projects, with special attention to Youth Justice projects. Candidate must have a degree – preferably a master’s degree, PhD, or PhD candidate – with prior experience working with administrative data. Advanced skills in database management (i.e., SPSS,Excel) as well as advanced analytic approaches (i.e., multivariate statistics) are required. SQL and/or R knowledge will be given priority. This individual will act as the lead team member for a specific administrative data set and will assist other lead members on their assigned administrative data sets. The successful applicant will be a self-starter and has excellent communication (written and oral) skills. Content knowledge of, and research experience in, behavioral health and criminal/juvenile justice is required. Previous experience in writing peer-reviewed publications using advanced statistics is also desirable.

Assist with data collection, entry, coding, cleaning, and merging of multiple administrative data sets.

Conduct data analysis (descriptive, bivariate, predictive, longitudinal, etc.).

Write reports for funders and interested parties, and prepare manuscripts and presentations for academic dissemination.

Be proficient with database management/manipulation, multivariate statistics, and analytic programs including SPSS, Excel, etc.

SQL and/or R knowledge preferred.

Travel to site visits and other meetings with interested parties in various locations across the state.

Regularly attend team meetings and planning sessions and work collaboratively with data and project team members on campus and virtually.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must have an advanced degree – master’s degree, PhD, or PhD candidate – with prior experience working with administrative data.

Advanced skills in database management (i.e., SPSS, Excel), as well as advanced analytic approaches (i.e., multivariate statistics) is required.

Successful applicant will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills (i.e., written and oral).

Content knowledge of, and research experience in youth justice data and systems are required.

Previous experience in writing peer-reviewed publications using advanced statistics is desired.

Transportation across Michigan required.

Preferred qualifications:

• SQL and/or R knowledge preferred. • Located in Detroit area.

School/College/Division:

H13 - School of Social Work

Primary department:

H1304 - Behavioral Health & Justice Center

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Salary minimum: $55,000

+ Salary hire maximum: $85,000

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.