DATA SCIENTIST

Job no: 228091-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: L&S/INST RESEARCH ON POVERTY
Location: Madison
Categories: Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

Contributes to a research agenda set by a lead researcher by preparing data sets, analyzing them using data science and social science research techniques, and presenting the results. May work independently or as part of a team.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelors degree required. Experience with programming languages (SAS, SQL, Python) required. Experience with administrative data and programming for social science research preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required: At least one year experience writing programming code (SAS is preferred) to manipulate large, complex datasets, especially merging data from multiple sources, formats, and of varying structures.

Highly desirable: Experience in working with different sources of administrative data, especially any source related to the administration and record-keeping of State of Wisconsin administrative data. Knowledge of data science techniques. Experience working with highly confidential data. Experience working with error prone data. Working knowledge of the LINUX operating system. Experience working in a social science or social policy environment, as part of a team of programmers and researchers, and using social science research methods.

Advantageous: Some experience in using SAS macros and SQL. Working knowledge of data conversion between standard and highly customized file formats. Knowledge of data encryption. Experience with Stata. Experience developing techniques for making data more user friendly (e.g., via query systems) and providing training to data users.

Department(s):

A484260-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/INST RESEARCH ON POVERTY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $44,748 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

How to Apply: Please click on the button to start the application process.

Title will be determined upon hire.

For questions on the position contact: Lynn Wimer 608-262-4375 lynn.wimer@wisc.edu

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Thus your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Contact:

Lynn Wimer
lynn.wimer@wisc.edu
608-262-4375
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06BN) or PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06DN) or ASSOC PROGRAM ANALYST(T06FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

228091-AS

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Applications Open: Oct 21 2020 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 18 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time