Lead Associate Researcher - Child Welfare Data & Policy

University of California at Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an Associate Researcher to join the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP). The role centers on conducting independent research within the Transition-Age Youth Hub, using linked administrative datasets across child welfare and related systems.

The incumbent will lead studies, mentor graduate students, and contribute to policy-relevant outputs.

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent international degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research within CCWIP's Transition-Age Youth Research & Evaluation Hub (TAY-Hub).
• Lead the conceptualization, design and analysis of studies using linked administrative datasets.
• Mentor graduate student researchers and disseminate findings to policy audiences.
• Prepare and submit research grants and manage project budgets and sponsor reporting.
• Oversee IRB submissions and data use agreements and ensure compliance.

Education

PhD (or equivalent international degree)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an Associate Researcher to join the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP). The role centers on conducting independent research within the Transition-Age Youth Hub, using linked administrative datasets across child welfare and related systems.

The incumbent will lead studies, mentor graduate students, and contribute to policy-relevant outputs.