Position listing: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/10698
The following is a temporary position for a Research Associate at the Carolina Population Center.
Salary: $30.00 - $48.00/per hour commensurate with experience
Duration of Appointment: 6 months or less
Close Date: December 7, 2012
Description of Work:
Write CAPI data collection instruments for use in longitudinal survey in 12 provinces in China. Test the instruments, coordinate field testing, revise as needed, and help train interviewers. Receive and track survey data arriving from China. Convert the data to SAS, clean, and document the raw data including harmonizing the data across multiple survey waves and cleaning household and individual identifiers to link across waves. Create complex analysis variables. Create cross-sectional and longitudinal files, document them, and prepare them for dissemination. May supervise another programmer if assistance is needed to meet project deadlines. Consult with faculty regularly about appropriate data cleaning and variable creation methods.
Education and Experience:
BA and 10 years managing complex databases using SAS, and 5 years managing complex survey databases. Demonstrated ability to write CSPro data collection/entry systems, and experience writing CAPI in any language (CSPro preferred). MS or MPH in a suitable field may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with foreign nationals, and experience doing survey data collection internationally.
The application must be willing to travel to China.