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Research Associate Social Behavioral Sciences

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Summary

TheSurveys of Consumers (SCA) (https://isr.umich.edu/research/projects/surveys-of-consumers-attitudes-sca/) at the University of Michigan is recruiting for a Research Area Specialist Intermediate/Associate. The Surveys of Consumers measure consumer expectations to capture the impact of the expectations of consumers on their spending and saving behavior. The consumer expectation index is a component of the Index of Leading Economic Indicators due to its ability to predict future changes in the economy. The data are widely used by government agencies, financial institutions, business firms, and scholars, as well as by ordinary citizens.

The longstanding research program conducts monthly surveys of economic expectations and behaviors of American households and how changes in their expectations influence the course of the macro economy. Market-moving economic data on consumer confidence and other measure are released twice a month to the public, market participants, and policymakers. The survey also include date on other related topics from sponsors within and outside the University. This project is located in the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the Institute of Social Research (ISR)

What You'll Do

Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining data processing and reporting system using SAS/macros and Exce/PowerPoint/VBA macros

Assist with data analysis and preparation of results (tables and charts) for presentations, publication, or reports including Internet distribution using SAS Using SAS, create and maintain complex datasets

Perform a wide range of data cleaning procedures and prepare data sets for various kinds of analyses

Assist in public use data file processing, checking, cleaning, coding, archiving, and documentation

Create a database preload for monthly CATI and web-based surveys; supervise undergraduate and graduate employees; miscellaneous data, SAS programming support for small unit

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, survey methodology, computer science, engineering or biostatistics

One to three years for Associate and three to five years for Intermediate of demonstrated professional SAS programming experience, including macro programming (experience or related coursework)

Demonstrated ability with standard office productivity software, including Word and Excel

Demonstrated foundation in applied econometrics or statistics, including multiple regression (experience or related coursework)

Must have good attention to detail and a critical eye, be well organized, and can prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment; should be able to work independently

Successful candidates will exhibit the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and take initiative while keeping supervisors and project managers informed

Work Schedule

This position is on-site at the University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, Survey Research Center in Ann Arbor with flexibility for hybrid work within our overall Center guidelines. Flexible work guidelines for this position are 100% in-office for the first 30 days. After successfully onboarding/training, a hybrid work schedule will be available to work three days onsite and two days remotely.

Underfill Statement

This position may be under-filled at a lower classification (Research Area Specialist Associate) depending on the qualifications on the selected candidate. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience will be considered at the Associate level, with a salary range of $54,000.00 - $64,000.00

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research 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.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research (ISR) job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until this position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250745

Working Title

Research Associate Social Behavioral Sciences

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-SCA

Posting Begin/End Date

6/21/2024 - 7/14/2024

Salary

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Career Interest

Research

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