Public Policy Research Specialist - Impact & Travel

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a Research Specialist I, II, or Senior Research Specialist to join the Public Policy Center. You will work on diverse policy projects, design surveys, collect/analyze data, and present findings impacting state and federal policy.

Travel may be required. Sponsorship is not offered. Hiring department: Public Policy Center-1525. Open until filled; review date 09/03/2026. Lincoln, NE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of policy research experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of policy research experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of policy research experience; project administration.

Responsibilities

• Work with dynamic teams on public policy projects and present findings.
• Design survey instruments, collect and analyze data, and write reports.
• Coordinate projects and stakeholder involvement; travel may be required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a Research Specialist I, II, or Senior Research Specialist to join the Public Policy Center. You will work on diverse policy projects, design surveys, collect/analyze data, and present findings impacting state and federal policy.

Travel may be required. Sponsorship is not offered. Hiring department: Public Policy Center-1525. Open until filled; review date 09/03/2026. Lincoln, NE.