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Research Data Analyst (6256U), Haas School of Business - 81170

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Research Data Analyst (6256U), Haas School of Business - 81170 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. Berkeley is a world‑leading institution known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. We actively support inclusive communities through employee resource groups, professional development, and equitable benefits.

Departmental Overview

The Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across boundaries and continually learn in a welcoming environment. Our four defining leadership principles are Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.

Responsibilities

Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data and designing and conducting research studies.

Conduct statistical studies to support research proposals and protocols.

Manage personnel, timelines, logistics, and data collection for diverse research studies and oversee undergraduate research assistants.

Maintain and develop research gathering, retrieval, and reporting systems.

Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, research assistants, and staff to manage the portfolio of research projects and communication flow.

Plan studies, including design of survey instruments and sampling procedures.

Prepare and analyze research data.

Understand literature review components and how they relate to study design.

Contribute to developing projects and revisions of ongoing projects.

Attend and participate in research seminars.

Collaborate on design, documentation, testing, and implementation of research studies.

Assist in developing systems for organizing data to analyze, identify, and report trends.

Schedule and coordinate research meetings.

Coordinate hiring, interviewing, and reviewing applicants for undergraduate and predoctoral research assistants.

May be involved in researching, evaluating, and selecting new data reporting products.

Other duties as assigned.

Professional Learning and Growth

Actively contribute to a team environment that fosters belonging and exemplifies Haas’s defining leadership principles.

Complete required training on time and engage in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or as suggested by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of research functions.

Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design, and data security measures.

Working skills in analysis and consultation.

Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Proficiency in at least one of the following languages for computational code: Python, Julia, STATA, MATLAB, or Perl.

Proficiency with version control software such as git.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to establish positive working relationships.

Exemplifies Haas’s four defining leadership principles.

Education / Training

Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience running code on Linux‑based remote server environments.

Experience managing small teams.

Experience writing on technical subjects for a professional or non‑professional audience.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 1‑year, full‑time contract appointment eligible for UC benefits. The hourly rate falls within the university’s compensation range for this role. Detailed compensation information is available at the UC Compensation & Benefits website.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Conviction History Background

This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. The final candidate who accepts a conditional offer will be required to disclose any misconduct within the last seven years as specified by UC policies.

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