DDI Data Analyst Intern

The University of Edinburgh

Feb 20, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 02
Summer Internship
Data
£22K
Edinburgh

Requirements

A current 2nd, 3rd or penultimate year undergraduate Edinburgh University student.
Ability to work with large data sets and consolidate complex information.
Ability to interpret, organise and present data and information.
Intermediate to expert Microsoft Office skills/Office 365.
Proactive, able to work independently, and prioritise workload.
The ability to forge relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a short space of time.
Ability to learn how to navigate and use new platforms in a short timeframe.
Desirable:
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Ability to communicate in a professional environment clearly and concisely, both orally and in written format.
Experience with automating data processes.
Experience of applying quality control checks to data, following best practices.

Responsibilities

The analyst will be expected to undertake the following tasks:
Seek to validate and allocate the relevant DDI sectors to historic data, applying quality control checks. (50%)
When more research is required to make an informed decision, use University platforms and other research mechanisms as appropriate to gather further information. (20%)
Document the process followed and recommend changes based on experience gained during the exercise, with a particular emphasis on recommendations on how to automate the process going forwards. (10%)
Present a final comprehensive data set to the DDI Hubs. (10%)
Other tasks as required for DDI reporting. (10%)
During the course of the internship, the analyst will be based in the DDI Programme Office and will develop and maintain close working relationships with each of the DDI Hubs.

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