"Research Analyst, Kinder Institute for Urban Research"

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Position Summary

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research (KIUR) at Rice University is seeking a full-time Research Analyst to join its Community and Public Health Team. The Research Analyst is involved in multiple research projects at a time and employs a research-practice partnership framework to work closely with local community organizations in areas such as non-medical drivers of health/social determinants of health, mental health, immigrant health, maternal health, healthy aging, community health needs assessments, chronic illness, well-being among marginalized communities, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and access to healthcare. In addition to conducting rigorous and sophisticated research, the research analyst will assist with developing research questions, collecting data (as needed), analyzing data, and presenting research findings. Research analysts will also present their research at professional and community events and may supervise and mentor student research assistants as well.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is an interdisciplinary research organization that works in direct partnership with community agencies and organizations that use its research, data, and policy analysis to implement solutions to critical challenges facing the Houston region and beyond. The institute aims to improve lives through data, research, engagement, and action. It consists of (and is developing) five centers that conduct research on housing, education, public health, economic mobility, and population dynamics. Centers conduct research that focuses on their particular topics, as well as research that intersects across centers, through interdisciplinary teams that specialize in solutions-oriented, community-engaged research.

Ideal candidates work well in a team environment, actively collaborate, and can motivate others. They have superior scientific and numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. 3 days in-office/2 days remote. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a proposed annual salary range of $66,000 to $68,500, depending on qualifications and experience. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.*

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in public health, psychology, sociology, or other social science or related field and completion of a university-level course
• 2+ years of experience in the following:
  • Data maintenance and analysis
  • Maintaining quality control standards
  • Quantitative methodology
  • Stata, SAS, or R

Skills

• Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Ability to build reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading
• Excellent presentation skills

Preferences

• Doctoral or Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in public health, psychology, sociology, or other social science or related field and one year of experience in the following:
  • Data analysis
  • Quantitative methodology
  • SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R
• Spanish-speaking is a plus

Essential Functions

• Assists with research projects, including the design and planning of research questions, and collaborates in data collection and analysis, as well as in the dissemination and communication of findings
• Identifies, locates, and obtains data and information necessary for conducting research projects
• Uses quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies from the social sciences
• Maintains and implements quality control standards for varying research projects
• Facilitates planning, scheduling, execution, and completion of research projects
• Runs statistical analyses using standard statistical methods and techniques
• Codes and analyzes qualitative data to derive meaning from in-depth interviews or focus groups
• Utilizes appropriate statistical software programs to conduct research
• Verifies the accuracy and replicability of data analysis using scientific and numerical skills
• Interprets and communicates research findings for various audiences and publications, including research briefs, journals, manuscripts, professional conferences, and data visualization graphics
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Provides support for established research partnerships

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