Data and Research Associate, Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development, and Evaluation (gui2de) - McCourt School of Public Policy

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Job Overview

The position is for a Data and Research Associate at gui2de, the Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development, and Evaluation. The DRA will work closely with Professor Jishnu Das, at McCourt School of Public Policy and SFS, as well as gui2de’s research staff. The DRA will primarily work with Jishnu Das on (a) rolling out a health insurance study in Kenya and Nigeria; (b) harmonizing and analyzing a unique dataset of Standardized Patients studies; and (c) providing support on IRB applications and new data collection in the field.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data cleaning of datasets already collected

• Data analysis and production of graphs and materials for presentations

• Management of datasets and code for analysis

• Supervising field teams in Kenya and Nigeria

• Production of replicable coding “do” files for publication

• Assistance with funding and IRB applications

Work Interactions

The Data and Research Associate will work under the Principal Investigators and gui2de’s Research Managers and the Director of Research. The position will also supervise several student Research Assistants.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience)

• Analytical experience with STATA, R, Overleaf/LaTeX, Git/Github preferred

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree with significant coursework on empirical methods and data analysis

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such a review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.