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Job TitleResearch AnalystDepartmentJones Graduate School ResearchFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS20392Open Date02/14/2020Close Date02/28/2020Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend hours to meet deadlines.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The Jones Graduate School has premier research faculty in the area of business and offers Ph.D., MBA, MAcc, and undergraduate level coursework. Under the supervision of faculty, the research analyst will assist faculty members in the design, plan, and implementation of research projects. S/he is responsible for identifying, locating, and obtaining appropriate data/information from commercial sources (Compustat, CRSP, Datastream, SDC) or source specified by faculty. The research analyst manipulates and cleans up data/information, analyzes data/information and report findings is agreed upon format, conducts literature searches, and works on coding projects.

The ideal research analyst candidate will have STATA experience, the ability to stay focused and meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeMajor/Discipline

Social sciences, business, or other relevant discipline

Substitution for Education RequirementExperience may not be substituted for the education requirement.Education Preferred

Advanced degree in social sciences, business, or other relevant discipline

Experience Required1 yearType of Experience

Relevant research experience in business, economics, or other social science

Substitution for Experience RequirementMay substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.Experience PreferredLicense/Certification RequiredLicense/Certification PreferredSkills Required

- Knowledge of software statistical packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM
- Good analytical and research skills
- Ability to build reports
- Good verbal and written communications skills including proofreading
- Good presentation skills

Skills Preferred

- Ability to work independently
- Ability to build large datasets from text-based sources
- Ability to merge data from various sources

Internal / External Contacts

Internal Contacts: The incumbent has daily contact with faculty and staff.

External Contacts: The incumbent has have contact with outside experts/vendors in order to obtain information/data for research.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit in front of a computer for up to eight hours a day

Working Conditions

Shared office space or cubicle environment

Essential Personnel

Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Security Sensitive

As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/22962 Job Functions

Essential Functions

- Participates in the design, planning and implementation of research projects and data analysis
- Identifies, locates and obtains data / information
- Utilizes statistical software to quantify data
- Builds automated reporting solutions
- Manipulates and cleans-up data
- Completes data entry and analysis
- Reports research findings
- Ensures information presented is valid and accurate
- Develops presentations and reports
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions or Information

- Conducts literature searches – collects, reads, and analyzes articles for faculty
- Develops coding and writes coding guides
- Creates, edits, and collects survey data
- Analyzes information sources as to the reliability and usability

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in social sciences, business, or other relevant discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have one year of relevant research experience in business, economics, or other social science, or additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you ever done research in business, economics, or other social science? If yes, please describe your work.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please provide the salary or range that you would require or consider for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)