Research Data Analyst (6256U) , Haas School of Business 6498 About Berkeley

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Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: March 18, 2020

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all.

Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.

For more information about the Haas School of Business visit:  https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/

The Research Data Analyst supports the faculty research activities of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics. The position involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data in economic geography/urban economics, macroeconomics and consumer finance. This includes performing statistical analysis of large datasets, selecting data samples, preparing questionnaires, and analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods.

The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics (FCREUE) is an internationally renowned research center housed at the Haas School of Business located on the University of California, Berkeley campus. The mission of FCREUE is to educate students and real estate professionals, to support and conduct cutting-edge research on real estate, urban economics, and the California State economy, and share findings and expertise with academics, business, government, and the general public.

Responsibilities

    Assists with implementation of business processes. Maintains and develops research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems. 

    Plans studies, including the design of survey instruments and determining the sampling and reporting procedures. 

    Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research studies. 

    Assists in developing systems for organizing data to analyze, identify and report trends. 

    Gathers and analyzes research data; prepares and summarizes information and/or recommendations. 

    May be involved in researching, evaluating and selecting new data reporting products. 

    Prepares reports and/or analysis for internal department constituents. 

    Independently plans limited studies or assists higher level Analysts in large, complex studies. 

Required Qualifications

    Working knowledge of research function.

    Strong skills in statistical analysis, system programming, database design and data security measures. 

    Working skills in analysis and consultation. 

    Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written.

    Ability to work independently to solve problems.

    Strong quantitative background.

    Working knowledge of current statistical software (eg Stata)

    Long term interest in pursuing research in economics. 

Education/Training:

    Bachelor's degree in  Economics from a top ranked college or university and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a non-exempt, biweekly paid position. Hourly pay will be commensurate with experience up to $29.12.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

This is a one year contract appointment with the possibility of extension for up to one additional year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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