Position Announcement
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE
CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
The University of Tennessee is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate I in the Center for Business and Economic Research. This person should have a strong interest and aptitude for researching economic issues and maintaining large, complex databases. Responsibilities include conducting statistical analyses of data to include organizing and maintaining databases and preparing analyses, charts, tables, graphs and maps; contacting government agencies and other organizations to request data and other information; presenting research results; and exercising initiative in providing research assistance. Ability to work in a group environment is necessary. The selected candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. Excellent research and quantitative capabilities are required as well as excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Familiarity with programming languages, web script languages is desired, although candidate need not be a programmer. The individual will be expected to develop strong software skills and work on a variety of economic research issues. Solid statistical or econometric skills are desired. Experience using large, complex databases is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are desired.
The person will participate in research projects by preparing and presenting data analysis as assigned using up-to-date software packages and other tools as necessary. Some interaction with clients is expected. Responsibilities include (but not necessarily limited to) performing statistical analysis, organizing and maintaining databases, writing reports and presenting research results.
Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.
Submit resume and three (3) letters of reference via email to Betty Drinnen (bdrinnen@utk.edu). Please be sure to include your postal mailing address as well as your email address.
Posted July 8, 2009
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.