Senior Survey Statistician (2012080) 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 qualified Senior Survey Statistician's to join our Statistics and Methodology department.
Responsibilites
- Senior Survey Statistician will assume responsibility for writing the statistical, sampling, analysis, and/or methodology sections of technical proposals.
- Work with a team of methodologists, project directors, and production leaders, taking a leadership role for statistical tasks of assigned projects, including budget monitoring, managing project staff, and developing and maintaining client relations.
- Project responsibilities as task leader include sample design and selection; sample monitoring, analysis and estimation, methodology, quality initiatives, and management of the statistical team.
- As project director, this position will play a leadership role and have overall responsibility for all project administrative and technical activities.
- Administrative responsibilities include participation in selection and development of professional staff, and developing business opportunities.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics or the social sciences
- 5 to 8 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility in statistics, survey research methods, or related field
- At least 1 year of experience in project management and proposal development.
- The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of sampling, weighting, estimation, imputation, mathematical statistics, and survey methodology
- Knowledge of the methods, principles, and processes of survey research and broad experience in the field
- Strong skills in quantitative analysis
- General familiarity with social science research and policy issues
- Expert skills in the use of computer software, especially packages for statistical analysis
- Solid writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated skills in time management
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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