IRP Research Analyst

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Analyst for Baby’s First Years studying the impact of cash transfers to low-income mothers. Analyzing various data types and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and statistical methods, with a strong ability to communicate complex quantitative information effectively. Proficient in managing research records and preparing reports for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data CleaningQuantitative Data AnalysisStatistical Software ProficiencyAdvanced Statistical MethodsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data CleaningMerging DatasetsQuantitative AnalysisStatistical MethodsData Summarization

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Statistical Software

Industry Keywords

Research MethodologiesData RequestsResearch RecordsSurvey DataAdministrative Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as an initial point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic information about result analysis and methodologies, answers questions as needed
Maintains organization of research records and responds to data requests and inquiries
Prepares reports and manuscripts and assists with the development and presentation of materials through various communication platforms
Analyzes data and summarizes research results for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience cleaning and merging quantitative datasets for research purposes, including survey and administrative data
Experience using a variety of advanced social science statistical methods to analyze data
Proficiency using statistical software to manipulate and analyze data using advanced statistical research methods
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey complex quantitative statistical information to a variety of audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
competitive insurances and savings accounts
retirement benefits