"Research Associate I"

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Study is seeking to hire a Research Associate. The Research Associate contributes to all phases and aspects of research projects as a member of interdisciplinary social science research teams. Primary responsibilities include grant writing, research design, data collection and analysis, and managing the write-up of research reports.

The hiring range for the position is $51.3k-$64.1k.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently conducts project research within agreed upon parameters. Recommends experimental design to PIs/Co-PIs and other team members. 30%
• Collects and/or oversees collection of relevant data utilizing a variety of techniques, e.g. synthesizing published data; conducting interviews; ordering and analyzing transcriptions; deploying online surveys; or observing and recording focus groups. 20%
• Analyzes a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data. 20%
• Assists in all phases of research: from the development of grant proposals, research design and creation of instruments to the preparation of final manuscripts. 20%
• Performs other assignments as needed. 10%

Job Requirements:

• Education: MS/MA/equivalent or BS/BA
• Work Experience: 1-3 years or 3-5 years