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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 62965

Working title:

Econometrician / Statistical Analyst

Official title:

RESEARCHER(E05DN) or ASSOC RESEARCHER(E05FN) or ASST RESEARCHER(E05LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Master's Degree required in economics, public policy or related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Experience in several of the following:
* training in conducting multiple regression analyses;
* experience in data analysis and reporting;
* experience working with large data sets and downloading all or part of large data sets to a remote location for analysis;
* Training must be sufficient to understand:
(1) the interpretation and statistical properties of various kinds of standardized assessments;
(2)systemic reform and its significance for data analysis (required);
(3)various systems of accountability and the advantages and disadvantages of such systems (preferred);
(4)constraints placed by politics on the feasibility of various options for data analysis and accountability.



Principal duties:

* Provide design leadership on data analysis and evaluation projects associated with Value-Added Research Center efforts.
* Direct the econometric analysis.
* Analyze the district and state data systems in collaboration with project directors to provide data system specifications for
WCER and its research partners.
* Prepare reports for scholarly dissemination and as well as those required by funding agencies.
* Present research findings at seminars.
* Develop partner capacity for conducting "value added" analysis of student outcome data.



Additional Information:

To find out more about VARC, visit the center's web site at http://varc.wceruw.org/.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): EDUC/WIS CTR EDUC RES
Full time salary rate: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 50% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: NOVEMBER 09, 2009
Number of positions: 4

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 04, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email cover letter and resume to : wcerbusofc@wcer.wisc.edu
Please reference the PVL number 62965.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62965 to

Mary Hegge
1025 W Johnson StFax: N/A
Madison WI 53706-1796Email: wcerbusofc@wcer.wisc.edu

For TTY access, use WTRS 7-1-1 (if calling from within Wisconsin), or dial 1-800-947-3529, then enter the Contact's phone number above. (See http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/states/pdfs/wi_tty.pdf for further information. )