[Jobs] [Community] Job Opportunity at Rice in Demography Shop (fwd)

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From: George Hough [mailto:George.Hough at rice.edu] 



 

Friends, Demographers, Countrymen send us your Talented Colleagues. We are
hiring ASAP, so Please Don't Delay. Thanks in advance for any skilled
applied demographers you send oour way. George 

 

 

Description: Applicant Employment Site

 

 

Job Title:

Research Scientist  

Department

Hobby Center for the Study of Texas  

Employment Category

Full-Time  

Requisition Number

12033  

Posting Date

08-02-2011  

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact,
consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the
Rice community and with the public.  

Position Summary

The Research Scientist conducts independent research studies and manages
complex research projects related to population projections and demographic
statistical analyses for the Hobby Center. This includes: 
- Developing small area population projections for special groups; 
- Constructing and preparing statistical analysis of demographic and other
large data-sets using primarily SAS; 
- Providing programming support in the development of population
projections; 
- Obtaining and evaluating existing data sets for consistency, errors, and
limitations; 
- Producing output (reports, tables, figures) based upon project specific
needs; 
- Documenting steps taken and proofing/crosschecking results; 
- Assisting in the preparation of analytical results in the form of project
related reports; 
- Communicating findings by producing reports and tables, writing research
findings in forms appropriate for applied data publications and professional
publications outlets in demography, sociology, geography, economics,
statistics, psychology, public policy and related areas; and presenting at
conferences.  

Education Required

PhD or other Doctoral Degree  

Demography, sociology, or other social science discipline with a
quantitative focus OR computer science, statistics, or related field.  

OR 

Master's Degree in demography, sociology, or other social science discipline
with a quantitative focus OR computer science, statistics, or related field
with a total of three years of related research experience.  

Experience Required

No experience required  

 

Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.  

License/Certification Required

Not specified.  

Other Skills Required

- Strong SAS data step skills. 
- Strong written and oral English-language skills. 
- The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced multitasking environment.
- Strong skills in using descriptive statistical procedures. 
- Advanced knowledge in Excel. 
- Skill in writing technical reports. Familiarity with SAS programming
language. 
- Advanced analytical and statistical skills. 
- Ability to work alone or as part of a project team.  

Education Preferred

PhD. in Demography, Sociology, or other social science discipline with a
quantitative focus OR computer science, statistics, or related field with
experience working with socioeconomic data.  

Experience Preferred

Four or more years experience in developing population projections or
estimates. 
- Extensive experience working with large data-sets (such as U.S. Census and
administrative data-sets). 
- Three years experience working with SAS. 
- Experience working with the design and maintenance of relational
databases.  

License/Certification Preferred

 

Other Skills Preferred

Experience with Stata or SQL  

Physical Demands

None  

Working Conditions
(e.g. Weekend/evening work, travel, inclement weather, hazards)

Some evening work when required to meet project deadlines.  

Grade

RES  

Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications  

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible  

Eligible for Overtime

No  

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Eligible for Shift Differential

Shift Differential Eligible  

Security Sensitive

Yes  

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample along with your
application.  

Job Category

Professional/Managerial
Technical  

Job Duties

3 Records


Description of job responsibility/duty:


Conducts independent research studies and manages complex research projects
related to population projections and demographic statistical analyses for
the Hobby Center. This includes: 
- Developing small area population projections for special groups; 
- Constructing and preparing statistical analysis of demographic and other
large datasets using primarily SAS; 
- Providing programming support in the development of population
projections;
- Obtaining and evaluating existing data sets for consistency, errors, and
limitations; 
- Producing output (reports, tables, figures) based upon project specific
needs; 
- Documenting steps taken and proofing/crosschecking results; 
- Assisting in the preparation of analytical results in the form of project
related reports; 
- Communicating findings by producing reports and tables, writing research
findings in forms appropriate for applied data publications and professional
publications outlets in demography, sociology, geography, economics,
statistics, psychology, public policy and related areas; and presenting at
conferences.


- Facilitates ongoing research by providing programming and consultative
support for other Hobby Center related projects. Manages the archive of
Hobby Center datasets.


- Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Link - https://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp  ,
Requisition Number  12033  

 

 

George C. Hough Jr., PhD

Research Project Manager

Hobby Center for the Study of Texas

Rice University

6100 Main St, MS-202

Houston, TX 77005

(713) 348-4202

http://hobbycenter.rice.edu <http://hobbycenter.rice.edu/> 

 

 

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