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Technical Research Assistant/Analyst-9002-25
MDRC
Description
MDRC is seeking a Technical Researcher for its Young Adults and Postsecondary Education policy area on research projects that gauge the impacts of programs designed to help low-income students succeed academically in college. Technical researchers help MDRC maintain the highest standards of data quality and integrity. MDRC receives data files from a variety of sources and in a variety of formats. Technical researchers convert these data files to a form that is useful for answering research questions. Technical researchers often participate actively in quantitative analyses and contribute to new methodological advances. Because most of MDRC's data collection is of primary data, technical researchers are at the cutting edge of policy research.
MDRC technical researchers have the unusual opportunity to work as part of multidisciplinary teams on current social policy issues in a dynamic and challenging environment — under the guidance and supervision of leading public policy researchers. Some on-the-job training is provided; salary and title contingent upon experience.
Responsibilities:
The main responsibility of technical researchers is to collect, process, manage, and analyze a variety of quantitative data sets to help other researchers determine the effectiveness of social programs and policies. Key responsibilities include: SAS computer programming to create outcome measures, restructure data files, perform data-cleaning operations, and perform various forms of statistical and data analysis. Data collection and management. Writing technical memos that document data processing decisions and summarize the quality of data. Run statistical models to identify the impacts of social programs. Conduct other types of analysis, including survey response analysis. Contribute to analytical sections of research reports. Qualifications: BA/BS or master's degree in statistics, economics, public policy, sociology, psychology, computer programming, mathematics, or a related field preferred. Experience applying quantitative research methods. Data management experience is highly desired. Experience with a statistical programming or database programming language (SAS preferred). Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel). Strong technical documentation skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with data.
HowTo Apply:
Please send, fax, or email resume, cover letter, and programming sample to:
Human Resource Department [9002-25] YAPSE Technical Researcher MDRC 16 East 34th Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10016 Fax: (212) 532-8453 Email: jobs@mdrc.org
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
MDRC is a nationally recognized and highly respected public policy research organization. We are dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income families and children, and increasing the effectiveness of public policies and programs. Established in 1974, MDRC has provided rigorous, nonpartisan, reliable evaluations of key interventions and policies. MDRC is organized into five policy areas: Welfare and Barriers to Employment, Families and Children, K-12 Education, Youth and Post-Secondary Education, and Low-Wage Workers and Communities each headed by substantive experts and supported by a management team. With a strong belief in careful analysis and oversight, MDRC brings together funders, policymakers, program operators, public interest groups, and researchers to build social policy initiatives of significance to both government and practitioners. As a research/management assistant, you will have the unusual opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams on current social policy issues in a dynamic and challenging environment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MDRC strongly encourages minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Legal work authorization required.
