Child-Maltreatment-Research-L (CMRL) List Serve

Message ID: 11120

Date: 2022-08-01

Author:Wakita, Satomi

Subject:Job Opening, Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dear List members: The Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work is hiring a Research Data Analyst/Programmer. The Research Data Analyst/Programmer will perform data management and data analysis as part of a team of analysts and researchers conducting empirical research related to child maltreatment and related issues facing vulnerable families. The job description is shown below. Here is the link: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/214?c=illinois Please share the information with those who might be interested in this position. We are grateful for your help in spreading the word! Satomi Wakita -- Satomi Wakita, PhD wakita@illinois.edu Research Data Analyst Children and Family Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ________________________________ Research Data Analyst/Programmer School of Social Work Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Research Data Analyst/Programmer will perform data management and data analysis as part of a team of analysts and researchers conducting empirical research related to child maltreatment and related issues facing vulnerable families. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Responsibilities and Duties: Data Analyses * Develop functions, macros, templates and other utilities for creating reusable code for data cleaning and reporting * Build programs to create data files/tables from delimited files and other data sources and load them to a relational database. * Perform validation of and quality assurance aspects of all programming activities * Write detailed data analytic plans to address research questions * Develop detailed and well-documented programs to manage, manipulate, and analyze complex data sources * Create/define new variables from existing data Reporting and Results and Responding to Special Request * Write programs to generate presentation-quality tables, listings, and data sets * Perform analyses defined in the statistical analysis plans as well as ad-hoc analyses as requested * Effectively communicate data analytic procedures and results to other researchers, administrators, and agency and community partners * Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a scientific discipline required. Minimum of two years of experience writing Python, SQL, SAS, or R code for data analyses /management. Demonstrated skills in the management and resolution of programming bugs and errors. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Ph.D. advance knowledge of data management and analyses using SQL, Python, R, or SAS. Knowledge of the child welfare field preferred. Familiarity with Linux systems a plus. Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analyses using Python libraries. The use of at least one of the following data analytic tools SAS, SQL, Python, or R. Working knowledge of relational databases. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong analytic and organizational skills. Proficiency in the use of version control tools such as GitLab or GitHub. Ability to work independently and effectively follow through with multiple priorities under deadline pressure. Demonstrate proficiency using various statistical software programs. SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a full-time (100%), twelve month non-tenure track academic professional position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Interviews may be conducted before the search closes; however, no hiring decision will be made until all applications have been considered. The proposed start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. To ensure full consideration complete applications must be submitted by August 26, 2022. Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and the name, address, and phone numbers of three references. For further information about this specific position, contact sw-hr@illinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for additional information. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment . As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility . RACHELLE R. NICKEY, Ed.M., SHRM-CP HR Coordinator She/her/hers School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1010 W Nevada St. | M/C 082 Urbana, IL 61801 ph. 217.244.0076 |fax 217.265.6245 rnick01s@illinois.edu socialwork.illinois.edu/

Dear List members: The Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work is hiring a Research Data Analyst/Programmer. The Research Data Analyst/Programmer will perform data management and data analysis as part of a team of analysts and researchers conducting empirical research related to child maltreatment and related issues facing vulnerable families. The job description is shown below. Here is the link: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/214?c=illinois Please share the information with those who might be interested in this position. We are grateful for your help in spreading the word! Satomi Wakita -- Satomi Wakita, PhD wakitaillinois.edu Research Data Analyst Children and Family Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ________________________________ Research Data Analyst/Programmer School of Social Work Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Research Data Analyst/Programmer will perform data management and data analysis as part of a team of analysts and researchers conducting empirical research related to child maltreatment and related issues facing vulnerable families. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Responsibilities and Duties: Data Analyses * Develop functions, macros, templates and other utilities for creating reusable code for data cleaning and reporting * Build programs to create data files/tables from delimited files and other data sources and load them to a relational database. * Perform validation of and quality assurance aspects of all programming activities * Write detailed data analytic plans to address research questions * Develop detailed and well-documented programs to manage, manipulate, and analyze complex data sources * Create/define new variables from existing data Reporting and Results and Responding to Special Request * Write programs to generate presentation-quality tables, listings, and data sets * Perform analyses defined in the statistical analysis plans as well as ad-hoc analyses as requested * Effectively communicate data analytic procedures and results to other researchers, administrators, and agency and community partners * Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a scientific discipline required. Minimum of two years of experience writing Python, SQL, SAS, or R code for data analyses /management. Demonstrated skills in the management and resolution of programming bugs and errors. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Ph.D. advance knowledge of data management and analyses using SQL, Python, R, or SAS. Knowledge of the child welfare field preferred. Familiarity with Linux systems a plus. Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analyses using Python libraries. The use of at least one of the following data analytic tools SAS, SQL, Python, or R. Working knowledge of relational databases. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong analytic and organizational skills. Proficiency in the use of version control tools such as GitLab or GitHub. Ability to work independently and effectively follow through with multiple priorities under deadline pressure. Demonstrate proficiency using various statistical software programs. SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a full-time (100%), twelve month non-tenure track academic professional position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Interviews may be conducted before the search closes; however, no hiring decision will be made until all applications have been considered. The proposed start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. To ensure full consideration complete applications must be submitted by August 26, 2022. Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and the name, address, and phone numbers of three references. For further information about this specific position, contact sw-hrillinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for additional information. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment . As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility . RACHELLE R. NICKEY, Ed.M., SHRM-CP HR Coordinator She/her/hers School of Social Work University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1010 W Nevada St. | M/C 082 Urbana, IL 61801 ph. 217.244.0076 |fax 217.265.6245 rnick01sillinois.edu socialwork.illinois.edu/