Research Analyst

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Job description

Department

THE O'NEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1972 as SPEA, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a world leader in public and environmental affairs and the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 36,000.

Our Mission

The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs works to build a better world by helping people solve complex problems at the crossroads of policy, management, and science. We promote sound decisions, well-managed organizations, just and healthy societies, and a sustainable environment through education, scholarship, and civic engagement. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe.

Our Guiding Values

Our commitment is shaped by these shared and guiding beliefs:

• All people deserve to live in thriving and sustainable communities.
• Strong, healthy communities depend on well-educated, innovative and ethical leaders, and informed and engaged citizens.
• Creative, current, and rigorous research informs sound decision-making.
• Leaders need both relevant information and the skills necessary to interpret and use information and data effectively.
• Successful leaders must be able to bridge public, private, and nonprofit sector boundaries.
• Conversation and collaboration among individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills leads to more vibrant ideas and solutions.

We seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment at O'Neill and in our team, ensuring all individuals are valued and recognized for their contributions, talents, and unique perspectives. Diversity information found here.

Job Summary

The Research Analyst will be embedded within a vibrant and interactive group of faculty and students conducting collaborative research at the O'Neill School. This position is ideal for a candidate with a recent bachelor's degree seeking full-time pre-doctoral experience before applying for a PhD program.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with projects in health economics, health services research and policy at the intersection of youth substance use disorder and justice system involvement.
• Supporting health economics, health services, and policy-related research projects conducted by investigators in the research group.
• Uses statistical programming skills (R, Stata; SQL knowledge is also a plus. At least 1 of these required ahead, plus willingness and aptitude to learn other programming skills) to create data extracts from a variety of data bases, including administrative data, large-scale survey databases.
• Under guidance, conducting of literature reviews, application of statistical techniques to data extracts, generating of manuscripts as well as the presentation of results and practice in incorporating feedback.
• Engages in team meetings as well as in individual work, and use strategies that enable replication of research work.

General Responsibilities

• Performs moderately complex experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
• Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
• Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• May provide guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Some related work experience

Preferred

• Prior experience with healthcare claims data

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Preferred

• Demonstrates ability to engage in collaborative and supportive team work
• Skill set in quantitative social science discipline
• Demonstrates experience in utilizing econometric techniques, preferably through SAS, STATA, or R programming
• Proficiency in standard computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong statistical programming abilities
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, patience, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively tackle diverse and complex tasks
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

The term of employment is for 1 year with renewal for a 2nd year possible pending availability of funding.

The position is available currently, although the start date is flexible.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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