Research Specialist/database Administrator, Mack

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Posted Job Title

Research Specialist/Database Administrator, Mack Institute for Innovation Management, Wharton School (Hybrid-Eligible)

Job Profile Title

Database Administrator

Job Description Summary

**Job Description**:
Job responsibilities may include: collecting, designing, implementing and maintaining moderately complex databases; using access methods, access time device allocation validation checks, reorganization and statistical methods. Perform a variety of statistical and econometric analyses. Write reports and provide research-related programming support.

Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, math and or/statistics, and self motivation are critical for this position. The ability to analyze data requirements, maintain database dictionaries, and integration of systems through database design is essential. Must work proficiently in most phases of database management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze data requirements; maintain database dictionaries and integration of systems; design implement and maintain moderately complex databases
- Research various data resources and perform a variety of statistical and econometric analyses
- Prepare supporting materials for faculty research papers such as graphs, tables, data descriptions, appendices, etc
- Run economic, finance, statistical models, analyze data and make projections
- Write research reports and provide research-related programming support
- Review and revise data to evaluate accuracy and consistency as requested by faculty

**Qualifications**:
BA/BS required / masters degree preferred in the fields of economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science or other closely-related discipline. 1-2 years research experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience as a research assistant or pursuit of independent research is preferred. Proven data analysis skills and computer programming skills are necessary.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$43,919.00 - $90,263.00

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