Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V (4005) Full-time NEW

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V (4005)

This position is essential to deliver and continue to grow the LRI's research-focused areas. The LRI aims to expand its reach and impact through collaborations with affiliated researchers, which requires having social scientists with various levels of skillsets.

Responsibilities

Advanced quantitative analysis and statistical modeling: Lead advanced quantitative analyses and develop reproducible analytic workflows. Contribute to the development and refinement of research questions and study ideas based on methodological expertise, available data, and research findings. Identify opportunities for further investigation and determine appropriate analytic approaches. Apply complex statistical models as appropriate to research questions, including multilevel and mixed-effects models, longitudinal models, generalized linear models, structural equation models, mixture models, and psychometric and scale development methods. Prepare analytic datasets, statistical outputs, tables, and figures; evaluate and interpret results; and identify relevant methodological, statistical, or data limitations.

Quantitative research methodology and study planning: Provide quantitative methodological and technical expertise, as requested by investigators, for the development of LRI research proposals and the planning and implementation of research projects. Advise on study design, measurement, power and sample size calculations, analytical approaches, selection of appropriate statistical models, research workflows, and feasibility assessment. Identify methodological or implementation issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

Research data management and quality assurance: Design and manage research databases and data workflows in accordance with research needs and objectives. Develop and implement data management and QA/QC procedures; conduct data cleaning, validation, linkage, transformation, and preparation of analysis-ready datasets.

Research reporting and dissemination: Contribute to research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other dissemination products. Prepare and review methods and results sections, tables, figures, and other analytic content and support communication and interpretation of research findings.

Research data stewardship, documentation, and knowledge transfer: Ensure appropriate research data security, stewardship, and sharing practices. Support secure data access, transfer, archiving, and data-sharing procedures in accordance with project and institutional requirements. Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, codebooks, data dictionaries, and related research documentation; provide technical guidance and support continuity and knowledge transfer across research activities.

Ad hoc data services and technical consultation: Provide ad hoc data services support based on project and Institute needs, including consultation on database systems, data management, data quality, secure data transfer, and other short-term technical research needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in sociology, psychology, statistics, demography, public health, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of related experience with a master's degree, or at least 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Data management expertise using REDCap (or a related data management system), Excel, Stata, R, and SAS.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strict attention to detail and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to work in a team environment in concert with the research team.
• Knowledge of collaborative techniques and ability to promote a culture of information sharing and working together to solve problems and meet goals.
• Excellent time management skills to meet stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to various situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the minimum required years of relevant experience.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publication and funding.
• Relevant experience at a large higher education institution.

Salary Range

$74,000.00

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest