Job Description

How to Apply

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Job Summary

The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS) in the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research is looking for a Data Science Specialist to join the IRIS Research Support Team. You will work closely with other members of the team, and your primary responsibilities will be data development, analysis, and visualization; and support of internal and external researchers who are working with our data. You will bring robust technical expertise and research experience to our team.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

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Responsibilities*

Data collection, retrieval, and management (35%)

You'll be responsible for working with IRIS Data Scientists to prepare and manage IRIS's research datasets. Specifically, you will:

Data analysis and visualization (35%)

You'll be engaged in hands-on data analytical work. Specifically, you will:

Researcher support (30%)

You'll deliver high-quality research support to external researchers using IRIS data. Specifically, you will:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

IRIS offers an optional flexible hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval (2 days in the office, 3 days at home).

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan wants 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. For more about ISR?s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please click here.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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