Department: WCAS Economics
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

The Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences is reimagining traditional arts and sciences education in ways that prepare our students for success in an ever-changing, complex world. The College is the most comprehensive of Northwestern’s 12 schools, offering 47 majors to approximately 4,300 undergraduate students. Our goal is to develop in students a Northwestern Mindset – a flexible, adaptable view of the world that seeks to understand the pressing issues of today and transform them into the promising new opportunities of tomorrow.  Staff who work in the College think creatively, work collaboratively, and are dedicated to building a strong community.  
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Job Summary:

Utilizes multiple quantitative and qualitative datasets from a variety of sources and interprets results using various techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining.  Assists in the design, development and implementation of business solutions partnering with clients to identify analytical requirements.  Compiles reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.

The job involves close collaboration on a number of projects at the intersection of health economics and industrial organization, with a particular focus on the causes and consequences of provider behavior. Recent topics include how the organization of markets, human capital investments, financial incentives, and information influence prescribing practices, healthcare costs, and patient outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities:

Administration

• Develop standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Designs and prepares documentation for qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Development

• Completes a variety of statistical analyses using appropriate data and software
• Merges data from multiple sources in preparation for analysis.
• Interprets results of analyses for use in reports and presentations.
• Literature reviews and project development.

Performance

• Completes data cleaning and organizes data files for analysis.
• Reviews data and identifies quality issues.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in Economics; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.  
• Please see requirements:

Programming Languages and Frameworks:

• Matlab
• Stata

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Strong quantitative background.
• Significant programming experience.
• Natural attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in healthcare markets.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.