[Jobs] Survey Research Data Analysis Specialist, QATAR

[Leora Lawton]

JOB POSTING:
 
The Survey Research Data Analysis Specialist, reporting to the Head of
Research, is responsible for ensuring the data processing and data
analysis capabilities of SESRI; coordinating and providing technical
direction for the analysis of data collected in surveys undertaken by
SESRI: initiating and directing efforts to ensure accuracy and, where
appropriate, to promote innovation, in measurement and instrument
design; and managing SESRI's data archiving activities. 
 
Towards this end the Survey Research Data Analysis Specialist will, as
appropriate, contribute to decisions for the acquisition and use of the
hardware and software needed for data processing operations; maintain
familiarity with relevant statistical and other data analysis methods
and monitor the development of methodological innovations; and establish
and maintain professional relationships with institutions and
individuals with significant collections of survey data. 
 
Application Deadline: 08-Sep-2011
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable 
 
Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and administer procedures for all data processing, analysis
and management operations
- Coordinate and provide technical leadership/assistance for the design,
application, and evaluation of survey instruments, with particular
attention to concerns of validity, reliability, precision and
cost-effectiveness
- Coordinate and provide technical leadership/assistance for the
analysis of data collected in each survey undertaken by SESRI, including
index and scale construction and univariate, bivariate, and multivariate
statistical analyses
- Participate in writing of papers, articles, and research reports that
present findings from surveys undertaken by SESRI
- Provide administrative and technical leadership/assistance for all
data archiving operations , including cleaning and standardization,
storage and retrieval, distribution and dissemination, and merging and
the construction of integrated data files. 
 
Competencies: 
- Broad knowledge of the survey research process and relevant
methodologies;
- Strong comfort with computers and technology;
- Expertise in the use of statistical packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, or
STATA;
- Strong familiarity with statistical analysis techniques;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Strong organizational, planning, and systems skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and an orientation to results;
- Strong team orientation;
- Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- Demonstrated success in a similar position in another survey research.
 
 
Qualifications:
- PhD degree with a concentration in a relevant discipline. Applications
from political science, education, and communication and media studies
are encouraged.
- Four or more years of experience in the conduct of survey research,
including data analysis and data management.
  
Benefits: 
1. Competitive tax-free salary;
2. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies; 
3. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; 
4. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates
only) in accordance with QU HR policies; 
5. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family
members;
6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; 
7. End-of-contract indemnity. 
 
ABOUT SESRI:
 
The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI), with a
research and an educational mission, has been established at Qatar
University to conduct high-quality survey research of current and future
social and economic issues. SESRI is an initiative of Qatar University,
in association with the Institute for Social Research (ISR ) at the
University of Michigan. Founded in 1977, Qatar University
(http://www.qu.edu.qa/) is the national university of the state of
Qatar, an established and dynamic institution dedicated to academic and
research excellence. Established in 1948, the University of Michigan's
Institute for Social Research (http://www.isr.umich.edu/) is among the
world's oldest academic survey research organizations, and a world
leader in the development and application of social science methodology.

 

Dr. Leora Lawton

Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center  

2538 Channing, rm 112A

(510) 643-1270 (office)

(510) 928-7572 (cell)

 

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