Demographics Research Specialist — Hybrid (Virginia)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Demographics Research Group at the Weldon Cooper Center invites applications for a Research Specialist to work with senior researchers on demographic data production and applied analysis, informing public policy in Virginia and beyond.

Based in Charlottesville, this exempt, benefited role offers a hybrid schedule with on-site presence as needed, with opportunities to develop expertise in demography, data quality, and dissemination of research through blogs, reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with GIS and statistical software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support demographic data production and research tasks.
• Assist with Virginia population estimates, projections, and school enrollment analyses.
• Communicate research findings through reports, blogs, and presentations.
• Collaborate on external contract projects as part of project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS

R

Stata

SAS

Job description

The University of Virginia’s Demographics Research Group at the Weldon Cooper Center invites applications for a Research Specialist to work with senior researchers on demographic data production and applied analysis, informing public policy in Virginia and beyond.

Based in Charlottesville, this exempt, benefited role offers a hybrid schedule with on-site presence as needed, with opportunities to develop expertise in demography, data quality, and dissemination of research through blogs, reports,