Job Description

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as one document, with your cover letter as the first page. (Applications without cover letters will not be considered)

Job Summary

The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS) in the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research is looking for a Data Analyst to join the IRIS Data Team.

You will report to the IRIS Lead Programmer, and your primary responsibilities will be data development, analysis, and visualization. You will bring hands-on technical experience to our team.

Responsibilities*

You'll collaborate with team members to design, write, review and troubleshoot/revise SQL and Python programs and processes to import, test, clean and link data for recurrent use in production and research reports (50%).

You'll design/write SQL, Python programs, and Tableau dashboards to implement, test, and evaluate new visualizations and metrics for production and research reports (30%).

You'll engage in continuous quality improvement activities to enhance data integrity (10%).

You'll provide documentation and support to the data team and technical director and in response to ad hoc requests or new projects (10%).

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

IRIS offers an optional flexible hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval (2 days in the office, 3 days at home).

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Why Work at Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Learn more about U-M benefits.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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