Senior Research and Data Analyst

The Senior Research and Data Analyst (SRDA) is an integral member of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI). Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Research Operations, the SRDA conducts research and statistical analyses to identify, understand, and anticipate trends in research funding, research productivity, and economic impact at the campus and national levels. The SRDA works collaboratively with offices in the division and across the university. The SRDA conducts data analysis related to research, sponsored projects, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as develops and implements systems to efficiently track and report sponsored project data and the performance of our research administration and compliance units.

The SRDA will also proactively develop proposals for research and analyses that will help answer critical questions facing UO in the area of sponsored projects, research administration, innovation, economic development, research excellence, and financial forecasting. The SRDA is responsible for identifying appropriate methodologies, procedures, timelines, and other campus partners necessary to complete projects in an accurate and timely way. The position may conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings not only for the purposes of OVPRI but also in response to the needs of other UO offices as well as external constituencies.