Applied Labor Research Specialist

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced, through the Community and Labor Center, seeks an assistant specialist to support applied labor research and policy projects. The role involves IRB submissions, instrument design, community-engaged research, data collection and analysis, and preparing briefs and reports.

You will present findings and assist with sponsored project applications. Responsibilities emphasize data coding, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and dissemination of results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or five years of related labor research experience.
• Experience in applied labor research and policy work.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and conduct community-engaged research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on labor and employment issues.
• Prepare instruments and IRB submissions for research.
• Co-author and format fact sheets, briefs and reports.
• Create and deliver research presentations.
• Contribute to sponsored project proposals.
• Engage with labor stakeholders and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Research

IRB submissions

Data collection

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University of California, Merced, through the Community and Labor Center, seeks an assistant specialist to support applied labor research and policy projects. The role involves IRB submissions, instrument design, community-engaged research, data collection and analysis, and preparing briefs and reports.

You will present findings and assist with sponsored project applications. Responsibilities emphasize data coding, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and dissemination of results.