University of Nebraska System

Job Summary:

The research specialist will support existing and future research efforts, and in this role will (1) contribute to the design and analysis of research projects; (2) lead complex statistical analyses of research projects, (3) identify, gather, and analyze external data sources to support Institute initiatives, (4) contribute to written and oral presentations for diverse audiences; and (5) contribute to writings and publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, briefs, and contract/grant proposals.

A full position description is available here: Additional Info

About Us:

Envisioned as a new model for how public higher education is engaged in the first years of life, the

Buffett Early Childhood Institute (https://buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu) is a four-campus, university-wide, multidisciplinary research, education, outreach, and policy institute of the University of Nebraska committed to helping transform early childhood development and education in Nebraska and across the nation. A long-term goal of the Institute is to be a leading center where scholars, practitioners, community members, and policymakers collaborate to advance a unified approach that can improve the lives of young children and families and the systems that support them.

Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nation-wide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.

Also, NU employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including an employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

To learn more about the University of Nebraska visit: https://nebraska.edu/   & to learn about our benefits visit: https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

2 years demonstrated experience using quantitative data analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, Python, MPlus.

Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Educational coursework in statistics or closely related field (ex: education psychology, quantitative psychology, research methodology)

4 years of experience. 

Demonstrated experience communicating data in a variety of formats to internal and external partners.

Demonstrated experience writing reports and preparing manuscripts.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate will have (1) experience conducting secondary data analyses, working with multiple data sources, such as state-, school-, and community-level data systems; (2) excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience producing data visualizations (e.g., charts or maps); (3) interest in early childhood policy; (4) passion for transforming the lives of young children; (5) proficient collaboration with university, public education, human service, and community partners in service of research and policy efforts; (6) attention to detail; (7) ability to work independently and collaboratively; (8) initiative and creativity in developing relationships and approaches to addressing complex issues; and (9) be an optimistic, positive, resilient, insightful, and performance-driven decision-maker, problem-solver, and consensus-builder.

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Additional Information:

Sponshorship for employment is not available for this position.