Research Analyst - Regional

$55,000 - $58,000/Yr

W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Kalamazoo, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at The Upjohn Institute focuses on conducting applied research projects related to regional and community development initiatives. The role involves statistical analysis of socioeconomic data, participation in interviews and focus groups, report writing, and contributing to public policy development. The analyst will work onsite in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with occasional remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research projects related to regional and community development initiatives.
• Download and analyze socioeconomic data using statistical methods.
• Participate in interviews and focus groups to gather qualitative data.
• Write and edit reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Format large documents and contribute to literature reviews and methodology development.
• Engage in public policy development and economic analyses at local to national levels.
• Create data visualizations and prepare presentations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economic development, planning, economics, statistics, or related fields.
• At least one year of relevant experience in applied research or economic development (preferred).
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of statistical methods and econometric methods.
• Experience with statistical programming languages, preferably Stata.
• Basic understanding of socio-economic data and data processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Critical eye for detail and experience in writing technical research reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of R, IMPLAN, REMI, GIS, Python, SAS, or other programming languages.
• Proficiency in qualitative research, project management, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term extended medical leave
• Long-term disability
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan