Project Specialist
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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

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