Project Specialist

Project Specialist Job Description

The project specialist will work in a multidisciplinary environment in support of research on housing, neighborhoods, and health.

The job responsibilities include:

• Uses Stata and other statistical programs as necessary (e.g. SAS, R) to extract, clean, manage, and analyze data in support of the research project.
• Generates graphs, charts or tables to present analysis results and provides interpretation.
• Participates in writing of reports, research papers, articles and other documentation of project status and/or administrative activities or project results.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, other materials and analysis according to project schedules.
• Assists with organizing and scheduling activities to meet research objectives and study protocol compliance.
• Communicates with study team personnel to ensure study procedures are followed and research is performed as described in protocol.

Qualifications:

• Ability to produce careful and detail-oriented work
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong writing skills
• Basic understanding of statistical methods; Knowledge of statistical programming (SAS or STATA)

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree; Bachelors degree with some experience will also be considered
Preferred Experience:
3 Years
Education Requirements
Major in economics, statistics, quantitative social sciences, or related field required.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques