Post Doc Res Assoc

University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to support a large-scale evaluation of Utah’s RESEA program. The role emphasizes statistical analyses, dataset preparation, and contributing to the Final Evaluation Report.

A strong background in quantitative methods and program evaluation is essential, with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team. This grant-funded position has an anticipated duration of 12–18 months with a flexible

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or doctoral degree in a social science field or closely related discipline.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
• Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal datasets.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or SAS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analyses using large administrative datasets.
• Prepare analytic datasets and document data management procedures.
• Develop statistical code and produce tables, figures, and technical appendices.
• Contribute to the preparation of the RESEA Final Evaluation Report, drafting technical sections and revising chapters.
• Collaborate with investigators to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate progress to the research team.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Large datasets

Technical writing

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Economics / Public Policy / Sociology / Political Science / Statistics / Evaluation

Tools

Stata

R

SAS

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to support the completion of a large-scale evaluation of Utah’s Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment ( RESEA ) program. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated duration of 12–18 months, with a flexible start date beginning as early as September 2026.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary evaluation team and play a leading role in completing the final stages of the RESEA impact evaluation. The position is particularly well suited for individuals with strong quantitative research skills and prior experience in program evaluation.

Please direct any questions about this position to David Curtis, Lead Evaluator, at [e-mail], or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, at [e-mail].

*Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will work closely with the principal investigators and will be responsible for:

• Conducting statistical analyses using large administrative datasets
• Preparing analytic datasets and documenting data management procedures
• Developing statistical code and producing tables, figures, and technical appendices
• Contributing substantially to the preparation of the RESEA Final Evaluation Report, including drafting technical sections and revising report chapters
• Collaborating with investigators to ensure timely completion of project milestones
• Participating in project meetings and communicating progress to the research team

Although opportunities for scholarly publications may arise, the primary responsibility of this position is the completion of high-quality evaluation reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Evaluation, or another closely related social science discipline
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills
• Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal datasets
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or SAS
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly technical writing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working collaboratively within a research team

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Program evaluation
• Impact evaluation or randomized controlled trials
• Labor economics or workforce development programs
• Analysis of government administrative records
• Preparation of technical reports for government agencies or research sponsors

Type

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample 1
• List of References

Optional Documents

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• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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