Disaster & Community Resilience Research Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a PREP Research Associate for the NIST Hurricane Maria Program. This role involves statistical analysis, writing reports, and conducting research on community resilience following recent hurricanes.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and relevant experience, with a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000. Strong communication skills and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geography, sociology, or a related social science field.
• At least 3 years of relevant expertise in community resilience research.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methodologies and disaster studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of data.
• Communicate results through reports, publications, and presentations.
• Develop data collection instruments and documentation for approvals.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in geography, sociology, or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a PREP Research Associate for the NIST Hurricane Maria Program. This role involves statistical analysis, writing reports, and conducting research on community resilience following recent hurricanes.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and relevant experience, with a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000. Strong communication skills and collaboration are essential.