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# Research Data Scientist

- **Company:** University of Houston
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,937.0 - $99,147.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Data Cleansing, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Visualization, Database Storage Structures, R (Programming Language), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SAS (Software), Stata, Tableau (Software), Data Management
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53922c3761eafb54

## About the Role

* Statistical theory and applied quantitative methods.
 * Research design and program evaluation methodologies.
 * Predictive analytics and forecasting techniques.
 * Data management and database structures.
 * Data visualization principles and reporting techniques.
 * Research ethics, confidentiality, and data security practices.
 * Criminal justice and public policy research concepts

Skills:

 * Advanced proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, Python, or equivalent analytical tools.
 * Data cleaning, transformation, and validation.
 * Statistical modeling and hypothesis testing.
 * Data visualization using Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, or similar platforms.
 * Technical writing and report preparation.
 * Presentation and communication skills.
 * Project management and organization

Abilities:

 * Applies complex statistical techniques to real-world policy and research questions.
 * Interprets and communicates technical findings to diverse audiences.
 * Independently plans and executes analytical projects.
 * Identifies trends, patterns, and relationships within large datasets.
 * Maintains accuracy while managing multiple concurrent projects.
 * Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
 * Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners., * Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Sociology, Criminology, Public Policy, or a closely related field., * Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience performing statistical analysis, quantitative research, program evaluation, or applied data science.
 * Experience working with large and complex datasets.
 * Experience presenting statistical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences., * Doctoral degree in Statistics, Data Science, Criminology, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
 * Experience analyzing criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, courts, public health, education, or urban data.
 * Experience supporting or participating in grant-funded research projects.
 * Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques.
 * Record of scholarly publications, technical reports, evaluation studies, or applied research products.
 * Experience working in a higher education institution, research institute, government agency, or similar research-focused environment.

## Description

The Research Data Scientist serves as the Center for Crime, Urban Research & Education's lead quantitative analyst, providing advanced statistical expertise to support research, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. The position is responsible for managing complex
datasets, conducting statistical analyses, developing analytical models, and translating findings into actionable insights related to crime, public safety, urban issues, and community well-being., * Designs and conducts advanced statistical analyses using quantitative research methods, including regression, multivariate analysis, predictive modeling, and longitudinal analysis.

 * Collects, cleans, validates, merges, and manages large datasets from police, criminal justice, public safety, governmental, and community sources.
 * Develops statistical models, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics to support research studies and program evaluations.
 * Prepares technical reports, research summaries, policy briefs, and presentations that communicate findings to academic, governmental, and community audiences.
 * Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and external stakeholders in study design, methodology development, and interpretation of findings.
 * Provides statistical consultation and methodological guidance for grant-funded projects and externally sponsored research.
 * Ensures data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable research and data governance requirements.
 * Assists with grant proposal development, project reporting, and special initiatives supporting C-CURE's mission.

MARGINAL DUTIES

 * Perform other duties as assigned, * Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
 * Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
 * Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.