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style='font-size:10.0pt'>JOB POSTING:<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Survey Research Data Analysis Specialist, reporting to the Head of<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Research, is responsible for ensuring the data processing and data<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>analysis capabilities of SESRI; coordinating and providing technical<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>direction for the analysis of data collected in surveys undertaken by<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>SESRI: initiating and directing efforts to ensure accuracy and, where<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>appropriate, to promote innovation, in measurement and instrument<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>design; and managing SESRI's data archiving activities. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Towards this end the Survey Research Data Analysis Specialist will, as<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>appropriate, contribute to decisions for the acquisition and use of the<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>hardware and software needed for data processing operations; maintain<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>familiarity with relevant statistical and other data analysis methods<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>and monitor the development of methodological innovations; and establish<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>and maintain professional relationships with institutions and<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>individuals with significant collections of survey data. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Application Deadline: 08-Sep-2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Position Category: Academic<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Employment Type: Full Time<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Position Term: Three Years Renewable <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Duties and responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Develop and administer procedures for all data processing, analysis<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>and management operations<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Coordinate and provide technical leadership/assistance for the design,<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>application, and evaluation of survey instruments, with particular<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>attention to concerns of validity, reliability, precision and<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>cost-effectiveness<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Coordinate and provide technical leadership/assistance for the<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>analysis of data collected in each survey undertaken by SESRI, including<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>index and scale construction and univariate, bivariate, and multivariate<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>statistical analyses<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Participate in writing of papers, articles, and research reports that<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>present findings from surveys undertaken by SESRI<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Provide administrative and technical leadership/assistance for all<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>data archiving operations , including cleaning and standardization,<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>storage and retrieval, distribution and dissemination, and merging and<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>the construction of integrated data files. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Competencies: <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Broad knowledge of the survey research process and relevant<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>methodologies;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Strong comfort with computers and technology;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Expertise in the use of statistical packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, or<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>STATA;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Strong familiarity with statistical analysis techniques;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Strong organizational, planning, and systems skills;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Excellent attention to detail and an orientation to results;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Strong team orientation;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Demonstrated success in a similar position in another survey research.<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- PhD degree with a concentration in a relevant discipline. Applications<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>from political science, education, and communication and media studies<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>are encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>- Four or more years of experience in the conduct of survey research,<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>including data analysis and data management.<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Benefits: <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>1. Competitive tax-free salary;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>2. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies; <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>3. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>4. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>only) in accordance with QU HR policies; <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>5. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>members;<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>7. End-of-contract indemnity. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>ABOUT SESRI:<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI), with a<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>research and an educational mission, has been established at <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Qatar</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>University to conduct high-quality survey research of current and future<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>social and economic issues. SESRI is an initiative of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Qatar</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>in association with the Institute for Social Research (ISR ) at the<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>University</span></font></st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>. Founded in 1977, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Qatar</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(<a
href="http://www.qu.edu.qa/" target="_blank">http://www.qu.edu.qa/</a>) is the national university of the state of<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Qatar</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region>, an established and dynamic institution dedicated to academic and<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>research excellence. Established in 1948, the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>'s<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Institute for Social Research (<a
href="http://www.isr.umich.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.isr.umich.edu/</a>) is among the<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>world's oldest academic survey research organizations, and a world<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>leader in the development and application of social science methodology.<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>Dr. Leora Lawton<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>Executive Director, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Population</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Courier New"'>2538 Channing, rm 112A</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>(510) 643-1270 (office)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New"'>(510) 928-7572 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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