Research Data Analyst

Join Indiana University in an onsite Research Data Analyst role in Indianapolis. You will support research project(s) across the full research lifecycle, including data collection, analysis, data management, literature research, and technical writing. The position emphasizes quality, collaboration with faculty and research staff, and opportunities to contribute through reporting, presentations, and mentorship when needed.

What you’ll do

• Perform data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data management, literature research, and technical writing to support research project(s).
• Consult with faculty researchers and research staff and provide input on research project evaluations and designs.
• Write technical reports and journal articles and/or develop presentations to disseminate and share research findings.
• Conduct and review analyses to support quality assurance of research findings, including data quality and report integrity.
• Research, review, and stay current on related project reports and/or publications.
• Represent the department in related research activities and participate in professional development programs and activities.
• Mentor and/or guide students, faculty, or other staff through training in research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
• Provide additional research project support as needed.

What you bring

• Strong communication skills, with effective verbal communication and listening.
• Professionalism and a commitment to maintaining quality.
• Time management and the ability to set priorities.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Thoroughness and dependability, with a strong initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.
• Familiarity with and openness to learn new qualitative and mixed methods.
• Knowledge and familiarity with statistical software.
• 1 year of related experience (preferred).

Education

Master’s degree.

Benefits at Indiana University

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions (subject to vesting)
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Working conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively and operate a computer and standard office productivity equipment.
• Sedentary work with periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Department: BIOCHEM, MOLECULAR BIO, and PHAR (IN-BMBP-IUINA).
Location: Indianapolis, IN (onsite).
Classification: Career Level: Core; FLSA: Exempt; Job Function: Research; Job Family: Research Data Analysis.