About the role#
The UVA Library StatLab is hiring a Graduate Associate for the spring 2027 semester and beyond. You will work alongside full-time statisticians to support students and faculty across various disciplines. This is a part-time position requiring up to 10 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester, with the possibility of summer project work.
What you'll do#
- Provide statistical consulting to students and faculty, including help with research design and selecting appropriate analyses.
- Interpret results and perform data wrangling.
- Implement statistical models in supported software environments.
- Write online instructional articles and tutorials on statistical methods, programming, and data visualization.
- Contribute to Library data projects, including analyzing internal data and preparing open-source materials.
What you'll need#
- Current graduate student standing.
- At least one year of completed statistical coursework.
- Proficiency in R and a willingness to learn other tools like Stata, SPSS, or Python.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A desire to learn new statistical methods.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid at $24 per hour.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public institution of higher learning based in Charlottesville. Founded in 1819, it operates 12 distinct schools and serves as the largest employer in its region. The university maintains an annual economic impact of 5.9 billion dollars. It focuses on academic research and the preparation of students for leadership roles.
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