University of Utah
Data Scraping and Automation Research Assistant
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Details
Open Date 10/28/2024
Requisition Number PRN15369N
Job Title UU Student - Research
Working Title Data Scraping and Automation Research Assistant
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 10-15
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01286 - OIS Operations & Info Systems
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15-$20 per hour
Close Date 12/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
We are seeking motivated senior undergraduate or master’s student in Computer Science to assist in a research project involving data scraping from online platforms such as Reddit and transforming it into datasets suitable for empirical analysis. This position involves developing and possibly automating processes for collecting and processing large-scale data. The role is ideal for students looking to sharpen/apply their skills in data engineering and gain experience in real-world research projects.
Responsibilities
Scrape data from online platforms (e.g., Reddit) using APIs.
Clean, process, and organize raw data into datasets for empirical research.
Automate data scraping and cleaning tasks where possible.
Perform basic statistical analysis to ensure the quality and integrity of the data.
Collaborate with the research team to refine data structures and ensure they are suited for analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Good experience with Python and R.
Familiarity with APIs and how to extract and process data from them.
Basic knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical tools and techniques.
Ability to work with data processing tools and libraries in Python and R.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Open Date 10/28/2024
Requisition Number PRN15369N
Job Title UU Student - Research
Working Title Data Scraping and Automation Research Assistant
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 10-15
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01286 - OIS Operations & Info Systems
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15-$20 per hour
Close Date 12/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
We are seeking motivated senior undergraduate or master’s student in Computer Science to assist in a research project involving data scraping from online platforms such as Reddit and transforming it into datasets suitable for empirical analysis. This position involves developing and possibly automating processes for collecting and processing large-scale data. The role is ideal for students looking to sharpen/apply their skills in data engineering and gain experience in real-world research projects.
Responsibilities
Scrape data from online platforms (e.g., Reddit) using APIs.
Clean, process, and organize raw data into datasets for empirical research.
Automate data scraping and cleaning tasks where possible.
Perform basic statistical analysis to ensure the quality and integrity of the data.
Collaborate with the research team to refine data structures and ensure they are suited for analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Good experience with Python and R.
Familiarity with APIs and how to extract and process data from them.
Basic knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical tools and techniques.
Ability to work with data processing tools and libraries in Python and R.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.