Data Analyst 3

The Data Analyst III will conduct applied empirical research in health economics, health services research, and health policy alongside research-active faculty in the Department of Health Management and Policy (HMP) at the University of Miami Business School. The work is primarily quantitative and spans the full research process: developing research questions and identification strategies, cleaning and analyzing data, implementing causal inference methods, producing tables and figures, and drafting sections of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations., We are seeking a candidate with strong training in econometrics and a genuine interest in academic research. Candidates should have experience implementing causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity) with a solid understanding of endogeneity and causal identification. Applicants whose training is primarily in data analytics, business analytics, or data science, without complementary graduate coursework in econometrics, are unlikely to be a good fit. Beyond the requisite technical skills, the ideal candidate will bring professional maturity: the ability to take initiative, communicate proactively, exercise sound judgment with limited oversight, and contribute intellectually to the direction of the research., * Explore new datasets and propose potential research questions and identification strategies to faculty.

• Contribute to study design and protocol development, including discussions of causal identification strategies, data requirements, and advanced analytic approaches.

• Clean, manage, and analyze research datasets with limited direction, maintaining reproducible, well-documented code.

• Draft tables, figures, methods sections, and other components of manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and internal memos.

• Summarize data and preliminary findings for faculty and research teams.

• Conduct literature reviews to inform study design and manuscript framing.

• Communicate proactively and professionally with faculty and research teams, including timely responses to correspondence and clear escalation when issues arise.

• Serve as project coordinator for data contracts the department has entered into with public and private organizations.

• Prepare and maintain IRB protocols and related correspondence for projects involving primary data collection.

• Other duties as assigned.

Training: A master’s or doctorate degree in economics, public policy, health policy, health services research, or a closely related field with graduate training in econometrics, completed by the start date, * A master’s or doctorate degree in economics, public policy, health policy, health services research, or a closely related field, completed by the start date.

• Graduate coursework in econometrics and hands-on experience applying causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity).

• Strong proficiency in Stata (preferred) and/or R for econometric analysis.

• Demonstrated interest in academic research in health economics, health services research, health policy, or a related field, and prior experience producing research deliverables (e.g., tables and figures, manuscript sections).

• Strong critical thinking skills and a willingness to problem-solve proactively and independently rather than wait for direction.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative project management.

• Experience with LaTeX for academic writing.

• Familiarity with SQL, cloud computing, or text analysis.

• Interest in using AI-assisted programming tools (LLM-based coding agents) to augment and accelerate research projects.

• Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory requirements for human subjects research.

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