Data Analyst (RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP)

The University of California, Davis is a research and educational institution. The Data Analyst will support funded research initiatives focused on the global automotive transition, electric vehicles, battery supply chains, and related market and policy forces. The role will conduct data analysis, implement research, coordinate projects, manage datasets, and produce analytical outputs for project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do:

• Under direction of the Global South Center Director, the new hire will focus on data analysis, research implementation, and project coordination across multiple funded research initiatives
• The analyst will support research within the global automotive transition sector, with a particular focus on electric vehicles, battery supply chains, and the market and policy forces shaping the sector
• Under general direction, the analyst will contribute to the design, execution, and reporting of research activities, working collaboratively with researchers, staff, and students
• The role emphasizes applying established research methods, managing datasets, and producing high-quality analytical outputs to inform project outcomes and stakeholder engagement
• 70% - Research and Analysis
• 20% - Reporting and Dissemination
• 10% - Collaboration and Project Support
• Work occasional evenings and weekends including overnight travel to conduct researchaccording to schedules or meet deadlines

What they're looking for:

• • Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, transportation, or a closely related field
• • Minimum one year of relevant professional or research experience with working with large EV and supply chain data sets, assessing market trends in different geographies, supply chain mapping, and working with advanced softwares like Python and R> (internships and thesis research are welcome)
• • Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis, including working skills in visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries, R, Excel or similar
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely
• • Working skills in analysis and consultation
• • Knowledge of EV and battery supply chains, including raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics considerations
• • Familiarity with the global automotive market and an understanding of electric vehicle technology and commercialization trends
• • Experience of working in a global team and cross collaboration on multiple projects Knowledge, Skills

Benefits:

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements