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Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.\n\nCURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, pleaselogin to Workday to complete thestudent application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.\n\nIf you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.\n\nApproval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.\nJOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS\nProgram Description\nThe Research Translation Platform invites applications for a Research Data Analyst interested in a career at the research-policy nexus supporting the evaluation and analytic needs of strategies for translating scientific evidence to policymakers. This exciting opportunity would support the analysis and evaluation of research translation models, such as the Research-to-Policy Collaboration model. The Analyst would be responsible for supporting methods development and data analysis for a variety of projects, and may have opportunities to contribute to the implementation of an effective, replicable and non-partisan model for brokering researchers and policymakers. While the Analyst should have advanced quantitative skills, prior policy experience is not required. Training and mentorship in applying their skills to the analysis of boundary-spanning initiatives will be provided. This mentored position provides an opportunity to learn translational skills while working with policymaking audiences, as well as opportunities to contribute to scholarly work regarding best practices for research translation and dissemination. Our team is hybrid academic and policy practice; thus, we use data for action. Preference will be given to those within commuting distance to the Washington, D.C. area, though it is not required.\nJob Responsibilities\nDesign the plan for and analyze observational and survey data regarding policymakers’ or researchers’ engagement in boundary-spanning initiatives, including longitudinal and multi-level analyses \nExtract, transform, clean, and maintain data from a variety of sources\nDevelopment and proactive upkeep of data sources (e.g., surveys in Redcap, observational data via a CRM)\nContribute to the development of analytic plans for grants and publications \nSupport analytic needs for grant writing and reporting (e.g., power analyses; interim impact analyses)\nMeet with legislators or staff to collect survey data\nMentor undergraduate- and graduate-level interns and fellows on developing and executing analytic plans\nJuggle multiple projects and move ideas into action with attention to methodological and analytic details\nSupport research planning by setting milestone goals and incremental internal deadlines to achieve goals \nSkills and Traits Needed by Applicants\nExcellent analytic abilities and advanced quantitative statistical modeling skills (e.g., longitudinal, multi-level, over dispersed) of large, messy datasets \nProficient with statistical programming software and languages (e.g., SAS, STATA, or R)\nExcellent attention to detail \nApplied research experience, such as large administrative datasets or real-world data\nEnthusiasm and commitment to accelerating the translation of science to policy\nCuriosity and a generalist attitude with interest in diverse social policy issues\nAbility to work on multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize work based on project scope, organizational need, and timeline\nStrong diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong communication skills, such as seeking input early in design and escalating threats or problems to PIs \nEnsuring quality control of data collection, and alerting PIs as needed\nStrong writing skills that can produce written sections of methods and results for peer review publication\nBipartisan mindset and ability to interpret findings from multiple viewpoints \nEligibility\nMaster’s degree or higher; applicants may have their degrees from any department, but degrees in psychology, public health, human development, public policy, social work, or prevention science will be particularly good fits for the program.\nWhile the RTP team primarily operates remotely, preference will be given to applicants in Virginia within commuting distance of Washington, D.C. to support in-person data collection from congressional staff\nApplicants should review the list of states in which Penn State cannot support employment. Permanent residence must be established in an allowable state prior to position start date. https://hr.psu.edu/more/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice\nRemote work requires high-quality, high speed internet connection in a home office\nApplication Instructions\nFull consideration will be given to those applicants who completely submit all materials online. A complete submission will consist of:\nCover Letter describing relevant experience and career goals\nResumeor CV\nWriting Sample (preferably samples of work directed toward academic audiences; 1-2 samples, 35-page cumulative max)\nThree references. We will not contact references without your express permission, which may be requested in later stages of the interview process.\nSupervisionwill be provided by Executive Director, Taylor Scott, Ph.D., and Director of Research and Evaluation, Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. Additional mentorship provided by Max Crowley, Ph.D., Professor at Pennsylvania State University.\nBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES\nEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS\nPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. 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