Senior Survey Methodologist (2012079) Job in Chicago 60637, Illinois US
NORC conducts high quality social science research in the public interest from its headquarters at the University of Chicago and offices in Chicago, Washington DC, Bethesda, MD, and Berkeley, CA. NORC offers a broad range of research and technology services to its clients, which include government agencies, educational institutions, foundations, other nonprofit organizations, and private corporations. NORC’s capabilities include complex data collection strategies, survey and study design, sophisticated empirical analyses, technical assistance, and technologies that complement our research. Our portfolio includes projects at the local, regional, national and international levels. An interdisciplinary approach to projects provides clients with expertise that crosses departmental and substantive area lines. A given study may draw on the skills our nationwide field staff, our world class telephone survey operation, technologists, faculty research associates, economists, sociologists, and statisticians.
NORC is an equal opportunity employer committed to facilitating the personal and professional development of everyone on its staff.
NORC at the University of Chicago is always seeking Senior Survey Methodologists to join the Statistics and Methodology department.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and methodological consultation to task leaders and project directors on survey design, questionnaire design, and data analysis
- Managing tasks with direct budget responsibility, consulting on an extensive and long-term basis, directing projects (projects generally under $1 million), or serving in a role as principle investigator
- Proposal development, frequently contributing to methodology, pretest, and analysis sections
- Project supervisory responsibilities when acting as project or proposal director or task leader
- May include administrative supervisory responsibility for 1-3 professional-level staff members
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics or the social sciences
- 5-8 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility in survey research or related field, with at least 1 year of experience in project management and proposal development
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, processes, and methods of survey research
- Knowledge in at least one methodological and/or substantive area as well as thorough knowledge of routine sampling and statistical weighting procedures
- Skills in the use of computer software, especially packages for statistical analysis (SAS or SPSS) and knowledge of computing platforms and data file construction
- General familiarity with social science research and policy issues
- Strong skills in quantitative analysis, writing, problem identification and resolution, task management, and interpersonal communication
- Skills in supervision, leadership, and team building
- Skills in time management, personal organization, and setting priorities to meet all project, proposal, and administrative needs in a timely fashion are expected
About NORC
NORC at the University of Chicago is an independent research organization headquartered in downtown Chicago with additional offices on The University of Chicago's campus and in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland. NORC also supports a nationwide field staff as well as international research operations. With clients throughout the world, NORC collaborates with government agencies, foundations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and businesses to provide the data and analysis that supports informed decision making in key areas including health, education, economics, crime, justice, energy, security, and the environment. NORC’s 70 years of leadership and experience in data collection, analysis, and dissemination—coupled with deep subject matter expertise—provides the foundation for effective solutions.
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
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