[Psyjobseekers-list] Applied Research Statistician job opening at Harvard Law School

Sent on behalf of Arevik Avedian, Lecturer at Harvard Law School Harvard Law School is hiring an Applied Research Statistician. The initial appointment will be for one year, with likely reappointment, subject to performance and available funding. Remote work may be considered for candidates residing in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The job announcement is pasted below. Apply here<https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?par…;jobid=1969215>. If you have any questions about the position feel free to contact me directly. Arevik Avedian Lecturer on Law Director, Empirical Research Services Harvard Law School, 384 Langdell Hall Tel (617) 495-5268 Position: Applied Research Statistician School/unit: Harvard Law School Auto req ID: 59769BR Posted: 26-Aug-2022 Job Summary Harvard Law School (HLS) is hiring an Applied Research Statistician to consult with and provide empirical research support for HLS faculty, primarily, and for other members of the HLS community. Successful applicants will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence and intellectual curiosity. Under the general direction of HLS faculty and the Manager for Empirical Services, the Applied Research Statistician will develop, design, and conduct empirical research projects; gather, edit and analyze quantitative datasets; conduct background research; design new databases, online surveys and conduct experiments. Position Description As an Applied Research Statistician, you will: * Assist with procuring data sets and setting up data for use with statistical packages (Stata and R) * Investigate, analyze and interpret data using linear and nonlinear statistical models. * Prepare clear and concise written summaries with tables and graphs that demonstrate key findings. * Formulate research designs and suggest ways to improve designs by identifying potential problems, recommending and implementing solutions. * Assist in designing and implementing surveys through Qualtrics and Mturk. * Develop resource guides leading to data sets and other resources in empirical research. * Aid in the selection of statistical software and providing training on the selected packages. * Review draft papers for replicability and the appropriate use of statistical methods. * Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications * BA in Economics, Business Administration, Information Science, Statistics or other relevant disciplines with emphasis on quantitative/statistical methods. * 3 or more years of experience in application of quantitative methods to social science and/or legal data or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills We are looking for people who have: * Advanced knowledge of Stata and R, required. * Experience in text mining, web scraping, content analysis is highly desirable * Ability to work independently and creatively. * High standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills. * Willingness to learn new methods, and strong commitment to timely task completion. * Ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines. Additional Information Cover letter strongly encouraged, along with CV and official university transcripts. In the cover letter list up to three most relevant empirical research projects you have worked on: describe the project, the level of your involvement in the project, type of data, statistical methods and statistical software used. This is a one year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental needs.