Programming Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled part-time Statistical Programming Assistant to support research, data analysis, and statistical programming on projects related to the study of Holocaust survivor demography and population research. This part-time role focuses on statistical computing in R, data validation, research data preparation, analysis and modeling activities while working closely with senior research staff on active research projects. Position is well-suited for students or early-career professionals with formal training in statistics, biostatistics, econometrics, demography or related quantitative field in the social sciences. Work involves careful construction and cleaning of real-world datasets, implementation of statistical models, and production of reproducible research outputs in collaboration with senior research staff. Part-time remote/hybrid/on-site role, 15 hours per week. Responsibilities Assist with data cleaning, restructuring, and validation; Write and maintain R code for data preparation and applied statistical modeling; Prepare datasets for modeling and analysis; Create reproducible analysis workflows (R scripts, documentation, organized outputs); Prepare summary tables, statistical outputs, and visualizations; Assist with data extraction and wrangling from SQL-based databases. Required Qualifications Current or recent student in statistics, biostatistics, econometrics, demography, public health, quantitative social sciences, or related field; Proficiency in R for statistical computing (e.g., tidyverse, modeling functions, data manipulation); Coursework in regression analysis and statistical inference; Experience cleaning and preparing data for analysis; Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications Interest in Holocaust studies, Jewish studies, history, demography, or related research areas; Experience with statistical modeling; Comfort working with relational data and SQL queries; Experience working with longitudinal or administrative data; Interest in applied research and population studies. What This Role Is Applied statistical programming in a research setting Hands‑on work with real, complex datasets Focused on inference, modeling, and careful data construction Collaborative, mentored research experience What This Role Is Not A machine learning engineering position A product analytics or AI development role The Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our PT hourly rate for Data Science & Statistical Programming Assistant in the New York City market is $25. This represents Claims Conference’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency. The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Claims Conference