Data Analyst at Nordregio

In our dynamic team, we are creating the future of Nordic statistics. Here, you will have the opportunity to build new processes from the ground up, in a permissive culture where "learning by doing" is the way forward and collaboration is key. We are looking for someone who wants to work and grow together with engaged colleagues in a role where you utilize your skills in data management, data processing, and communicating statistical results!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Nordregio is a leading Nordic research institute focusing on regional development and planning. Our mission is to provide decision-makers and practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to support sustainable and inclusive development in and outside of the Nordic region.

We conduct research that guides policy towards a thriving and sustainable Nordic region, in line with the Nordic vision of becoming the world's most sustainable and integrated region. As a Data Analyst, you will play a central role in supporting project managers and other analysts in tasks related to statistical projects within the Nordic cooperation with political decision-makers, media, and other stakeholders. You will join a newly established team focused on producing and presenting statistical data in an easy-to-understand manner, which will serve as a basis for crucial decisions at the highest political level.

You will be offered

• A stimulating work environment where you can help shape new solutions, work methods, and processes.
• We are building something new – and you will have the opportunity to grow with the role.
• An international workplace where you will work with an international focus and participate in business trips. In this role, you are expected to participate in a couple of business trips per year, primarily within the Nordic region.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

The role involves designing and implementing data collection as well as harmonizing and publishing statistical data. Additionally, you will work on maintaining databases and communicating results clearly, understandably, and usefully. You will be an important part of building new processes, working methods, and approaches to produce and communicate statistical data to, for example, political decision-makers, civil servants, and media.

• Update and maintain data in the two existing databases
• Handle data using statistical tools where you will also program in, for example, R or Python
• Produce and interpret results to present them in an educational manner
• Communicate results to various stakeholders within the Nordic region
• Contribute to organizing events to communicate statistics, through physical and digital seminars as well as posts on social media or in newsletters
• Provide support to internal and external users of the statistical databases

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

In this process, we will place great emphasis on personal qualities. We are looking for adaptable, proactive individuals who learn quickly. You should want to be part of a new team where everyone supports each other and grows together with the tasks. The work is under development, without ready-made manuals, where a permissive culture and "learning by doing" is the way forward.

• Have an academic master's degree (300 ECTS) in relevant disciplines for managing, analyzing, and communicating quantitative data (e.g., economics, demography, computer science, statistics, sociology, political science, cultural geography, urban planning, environmental science)
• Have at least 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in a relevant field for the position
• Have good knowledge of data management and data analysis
• Have experience programming in Python, R, or another similar language for data management or data analysis
• Are fluent in English and one Scandinavian language (Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian)
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop

It is meritorious if you have:

• Programming skills in Python
• Experience managing statistical databases
• Work experience in statistical work within a government agency (e.g., Statistics Sweden, regional or municipal operations, Eurostat, or OECD)

To succeed in this role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Change-oriented / Adaptable
• Helpful / Unpretentious
• Goal-oriented
• Curious

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Here you can read more about Nordregio!