GSR - Data Analyst - Risk Resilience Research Lab

We are looking for a GSR to work with us on data-intensive projects this Spring. Come join our fun, dynamic, interdisciplinary team!

The Risk Resilience lab at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting a Graduate Student Researcher to be appointed at either 24% or 50% time (depending on qualifications). The expected start date is January 1, 2022, and the recruitment will be open until filled. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience.

 

•       Clean, merge and analyze data related to a variety of projects that examine the impact of progressive policies and innovative interventions for adolescents and adults involved in the justice system.

•       Conduct statistical analyses, including organizing and maintaining databases and preparing analyses, charts, tables, graphs, and maps.

•       Perform literature searches, prepare and annotate bibliographies and abstract data source materials.

•       Exercise initiative in providing research assistance.

•       Perform administrative tasks as required.

 

•       Bachelor's degree in relevant field (social science, data science, etc.) is required. Master’s training or degree in psychology, sociology, public health, public policy, economics, or a related field is preferred.

•       Training and/or experience as a data scientist or data analyst.

•       Solid programming skills. Knowledge of R, SPSS, Stata or another statistical package is required. R is preferred.

•       Experience in quantitative analysis, along with proven analytical ability, are important assets. Specific experience with advanced causal inference methods (e.g., Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimation) is preferred.

•       Familiarity with cleaning and wrangling administrative datasets is preferred.

•       Excellent written and verbal communications skills and attention to detail.

Our lab creates data-driven insights that inform efforts to prevent violence, improve decision-making about people involved in the justice system, and achieve effective and equitable justice reform. The lab is directed by Professor Jennifer Skeem and Dr. Sharon Farrell.

Using administrative datasets from the California Board of Parole Hearings, we are describing any racial disparities in the parole decision-making process and identifying any policy-relevant mechanisms for reducing disparities. 

In these projects, we’re leveraging a unique opportunity to advance understanding of the unique effect of both fees and fee repeal on probationers’ financial health trajectories and risk of re-offending. This involves using administrative data to estimate the causal relationship of administrative fees (versus other financial sanctions) on probationers’ and families’ outcomes.

In this project, we are rigorously testing whether and how the “Interventions” CBT program adds value to existing services to reduce recidivism for justice-involved people with mental illness. Researchers have recruited 720 people with mental illness, randomized them to receive either “services as usual” or “Interventions-added” treatment, and followed them for two or more years to track outcomes.

 

The appointment level and salary for this position is based upon experience and qualifications. This is a 24% position (possibly 50% time depending on qualifications).

 

On campus.

 

• Curriculum Vitae - Updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

 

• The names and contact information for two references.