Survey Research Assistant/Technical Associate I + Job Number: 24457 + Functional Area: Research - Other + Department: MIT Sloan Initiative on the Digital Econ + School Area: Sloan School of Management + Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (Hybrid) + Employment Category: Exempt + Visa Sponsorship Available: No + Schedule: Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description SURVEY RESEARCH ASSISTANT/TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE 1, MIT Sloan Initiative on the Digital Economy, to conduct surveys, analyze survey data- ensuring accuracy; utilize advanced R skills for data wrangling, cleaning, and visualization; present complex information in a clear and understandable manner; document processes and maintain organized records; troubleshoot issues and propose effective solutions; and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute meaningfully to group projects.Find a full job description here: https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/SurveyRA.pdf Job Requirements REQUIRED: bachelor's degree in social sciences, statistics, data science, economics, or a related field; exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work; excellent organizational and documentation skills; ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions; proven experience in survey data analysis; advanced proficiency in R, including data wrangling, cleaning, and visualizations; advanced ability to present complex information clearly; relevant research or work experience in survey research; robust foundation in survey methodology and quantitative research methods, experience with complex survey sampling techniques and survey weighting; experience implementing complex surveys into survey software platforms; excellent communication skills, verbal and written; ability to work in teams and make meaningful contributions to group and interdisciplinary projects; and proven data analysis and visualization skills. PREFERRED: master's degree in social sciences, statistics, data science, economics, or a related field; and coursework or experience in artificial intelligence, algorithms, hardware, software, or economics. Job #24457 Please provide previous code examples as annotated .Rmd files In addition to submitting your application in the MIT Application Portal, please also submit your relevant transcripts and code examples to Brittany Harris at bsharris@mit.edu. 9/26/24Revised 10/17/2024