Applied Research Associate I - Urban Data & Communities

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute seeks a Research Associate I to coordinate Gambrell-funded initiatives and advance applied, engaged research with staff, faculty, and community partners. You will contribute to project design, data collection and analysis, and disseminate findings through reports and data visualizations.

A Master’s degree in the social sciences is required, with experience in social science research, community engagement, and proficiency in SAS, R, or STATA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the social sciences or related field required.
• Experience conducting social science research projects preferred.
• Proven ability to engage with community partners and stakeholders.
• Strong data collection, management, and analysis skills required.
• Familiarity with Census/ACS data is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, or STATA for program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Gambrell-funded initiatives through the Urban Institute.
• Develop, conduct, and translate applied and engaged research with staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Disseminate findings through reports, articles, and data visualizations.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Community engagement

Project coordination

Qualitative analysis

SAS

R

STATA

Tableau

R Shiny

Education

Master's degree in the social sciences

Tools

SAS

SPSS

R

STATA

Tableau

R Shiny

Job description

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute seeks a Research Associate I to coordinate Gambrell-funded initiatives and advance applied, engaged research with staff, faculty, and community partners. You will contribute to project design, data collection and analysis, and disseminate findings through reports and data visualizations.

A Master’s degree in the social sciences is required, with experience in social science research, community engagement, and proficiency in SAS, R, or STATA.