The University of Chicago Energy and Environment Lab (E&E Lab) is seeking a Data Science Research Manager (RM) with strong research, methodological, and management skills to support large-scale environmental policy research projects. The RM will manage a growing portfolio of projects, including machine learning projects, designed to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of promising energy and environmental interventions.
Requirements
- Proficiency with R and Python.
- Proficiency in working with large and complex datasets.
- Applying data science methods and machine learning algorithms in operational environments.
- Explaining complex statistical ideas and/or research projects to non-experts.
- Proficiency with GitHub.
- Working on field experiments / randomized controlled trials.
- Understanding of relational databases.
Responsibilities
- Constructs, trains, and deploys scalable machine learning algorithms for a variety of research projects.
- Manages data collection, data science analysis, and provides quality assurance for research projects.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
- Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects.
- Works with partners to identify analytical approaches to answer specific research questions or provide analytical support to government partners.
- Meaningfully contributes to research design, analysis, and implementation of policy-relevant research projects.
- Prepares results for memos, presentations, and papers targeting both policymakers and academic audiences.
Other
- Manages project teams and junior staff, leads task supervision and quality oversight.
- Manages research partnerships with government agencies and serves as project manager for research and technical assistance projects, including communications and project deliverables.
- Ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies and procedures as well as internal data privacy and security policies.
- Assists with writing grant proposals and managing grant reports.
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.
