NSF-NCSES Research Fellowship

The National Science Foundation's (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is seeking a Research Fellow to participate in improving the documentation and resources available to researchers using NCSES business microdata made available through the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers (FSRDC) network and complement this with publicly available documentation to aid prospective researchers.

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https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NSF-NCSES-2023-0002

Where will I be located? 

 

This Research Fellowship is fully remote.

What will I be doing?

Under the mentorship of NSF-NCSES staff, you may participate in the following activities:

• Improve survey documentation for all NCSES business microdata available through the FSRDC network including Survey of Industrial Research and Development SIRD, the Business Research and Development and Innovation Survey (BRDIS),the Business Enterprise and Research and Development Survey (BERD), and the Annual Business Survey (ABS). As appropriate, the documentation will be made available through working paper(s) presenting data descriptions and summary statistics and through the FSRDC network (i.e., protected under Title 13 and 26).
• Produce programs that link NCSES surveys such as BERD and ABS with each other and with Census administrative data such as the Longitudinal Business Database.  
• Collaborate with NCSES and Census to make recommendations for a sustainable approach to ensure appropriate microdata documentation is made available for future survey cycles.

To qualify for this opportunity, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older by the application deadline.
• Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree. Selected candidate must provide proof of completion of degree requirements before the appointment can start.
• Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience providing constructive and strategic solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and attentively
• Ability to contribute independently and as part of a team
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

A complete application consists of:

• Complete Zintellect profile
• Essay Questions - questions specific to the opportunity.
• Current Resume/CV
• Academic Records: The applicant must submit records for the most recent degree or degree in progress. Unofficial transcripts or copies of academic records provided by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted.
• One (1) Recommendation: Applicants are required to provide contact information for at least one recommendation in order to submit the application. You are encouraged to request a recommendation from a professional who can speak to your abilities and potential for success as well as your scientific capabilities and personal characteristics. Recommendation requests must be sent and submitted through the Zintellect application system. Recommendations submitted via email will not be accepted.

All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system in order to be considered.

Questions? Email NSF-NCSES@orise.orau.gov