Temporary Data Analytics Intern at University of… · Chicago

Summary: The University of Chicago is committed to addressing social issues through rigorous research and data science. The Data Analytics summer internship offers an opportunity to gain insights into policy research while developing research skills through hands-on experience with project teams. Responsibilities: - Data cleaning, data processing, and statistical analysis - Writing, formatting, and editing reports and works for dissemination - Data entry and literature reviews - Administrative tasks Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required - Significant progress toward a degree in a social science discipline (e.g., economics, public policy, statistics, or data analytics), along with a strong background in mathematics and statistics preferred - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required - Experience with at least one statistical package (e.g., R, Stata, or Python) is required Preferred Qualifications: - Strong background in mathematics and statistics preferred - Preference for R as the statistical package Required Skills: Statistical analysis, Data cleaning, Data processing Important Skills: R programming, Microsoft Office Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: communication skills, Critical thinking, Attention to detail