[ECPN] Research Project Supervisor Position Available at Chapen Hall at the University of Chicago

[DeeJay Garringo]

Chapin Hall Title: Researcher

University Title: Research Project Supervisor

Reports to: Michael Schoeny, Senior Researcher

 

General summary:

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is seeking an individual to join
its research team to carry out

longitudinal preventive intervention research as part of a larger program of
research designed to build

knowledge to improve policies and programs for children, youth, families,
and their communities.

The Researcher conducts statistical analyses across a range of longitudinal
studies, independently

prepares sections of research reports and manages the operations of the data
management staff.

Chapin Hall conducts policy research that improves the lives of children,
their families and

communities. For more information about Chapin Hall, see www.chapinhall.org
<http://www.chapinhall.org/> 

 

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in public health, public policy, psychology, or other
relevant social science field

required; a minimum of three years quantitatively-focused data
analysis/management research

experience required, preferably with longitudinal datasets; a minimum of two
years supervision of

professional research staff required; proficiency with SAS, SPSS and/or
STATA program languages

required; strong interest in and aptitude for developing advanced
programming and analytic skills for

working with longitudinal data required; ability to translate and convey
complex concepts and study

findings in oral and written communications required; problem-solving skills
required; ability to

manage multiple, concurrent tasks required; interpersonal skills required;
ability to work

independently with a high degree of initiative required; demonstrated
capacity for working in a

collaborative research environment required; knowledge of the
interdisciplinary field of prevention

science preferred. The successful applicant will be able to show evidence of
the ability to translate

substantive research questions into statistical analyses, and to translate
the results of quantitative

analyses into substantive conclusions. A cover letter, resume, writing
sample and reference contact

information are required to be considered for this position.

 

The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background check.

 

A resume, cover letter, writing sample and reference contact information are
required to be

considered for this position.

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line at:
http://jobs.uchicago.edu

Search for this posting using requisition number 083320. Applications
accepted on-line only.

The Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is an EEO/AA employer