The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a Junior Researcher position starting in the Fall 2019. The Junior Researcher I will support Hobby School faculty members and research associates coordinating and carrying out ongoing research projects, focused on data collection and statistical analysis. Primary duties will include reviewing literature, developing written reports under the guidance of faculty and staff, and contributing to new research proposals. 

About the Hobby School

From a foundation of integrity, the Hobby School prepares its graduates to make government, business and communities work more effectively by harnessing data and research to improve public policy. The Hobby School is well-positioned for impactful research. Houston is the nation’s fourth (soon to be third) most populous American city. Houston itself is a laboratory for the future, as it reflects what is happening in the United States in terms of demographic and economic trends. Moreover, Houston (www.houston.org) boasts a high quality of life with its: (a) growing economy, including oil an gas, the Johnson Space Center, and the world’s largest medical center (the Texas Medical Center), (b) rich traditions in music, theatre, art, and sports, (c) diverse population, (d) outstanding, diverse restaurants, and (e) relatively low cost/affordability among large cities.

Committed to the active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body, UH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, the search committees anticipate holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. For the complete UH nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UHNondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. The position is also subject to the University of Houston’s background check policy.

Job Responsibilities

While a junior researcher is expected to contribute in different ways to research projects, below are some typical responsibilities: conduct literature reviews; manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; design and implement research projects, small area models, and analysis of Census data and other sources; perform statistical analysis; develop reports and other documents;
-  Create presentation slides with results from the analyses; performs all other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications

-  A Master's degree in social science or related discipline with a preference for coursework in a social science field (economic, social and political analysis, statistical analysis and programming);
-  A working knowledge of statistical software, in particular, STATA;
-  Some knowledge of programming languages and other statistical packages, such as, R, Python and MATLAB, preferred;
-  Familiarity with GIS, mapping, and data visualization is a plus;
-  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
-  Flexibility and an ability to work with a team.

Application Instructions 

Interested individuals are asked to apply through https://jobs.uh.edu. The application materials include a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and an unofficial transcript. Applicants should also submit letters of recommendation through the application system. Additional information can be found at: https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex1_uhs/jobdetail.ftl?job=STA004920