Research Analyst

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Analyst at the UCLA Labor Center will support the ReWork team with research and evaluation projects focused on labor and workplace conditions in California. Tasks include surveys, interviews, focus groups, literature reviews, and data analyses to inform reports and outreach materials for community partners and policymakers.

Collaborating with domestic worker organizations and stakeholders, you will contribute to statewide programs like DWEOP and CWOP, working in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3 Years Demonstrated research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Experience in project coordination, including adherence to project timelines, liaising with partners, overseeing fielding and data analysis plans.
• Quantitative research experience includes familiarity with survey and census datasets, survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics), and statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS).
• Qualitative Experience includes experience conducting interviews, coding, and using analysis software (e.g Dedoose).
• Experience with mixed-methods research and evaluation approaches, including participatory and community-engaged research and evaluation.
• Demonstrated quantitative or qualitative research skills, such as developing protocols, conducting surveys or interviews, analyzing data, and summarizing findings.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews on a wide range of industries and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and accessible reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with community partners, stakeholders, students, and academics through community-led research with labor leaders and organizations, government agencies, and rank-and-file workers.
• Ability to take initiative and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to take initiative and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with California and Los Angeles worker rights organizations, including Labor unions, worker centers, and other relevant organizations.
• Coursework and/or applied research experience in industrial relations, labor economics, and/or labor market analysis (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support research design and methodology development for evaluation projects.
• Coordinate data collection efforts across partners and field sites.
• Assist in implementing studies and analyzing data.
• Support writing and dissemination of findings to diverse audiences.
• Develop visually engaging materials for community partners, policymakers, and the public.

Skills

Research experience

Project coordination

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Mixed-methods research

Literature reviews

Communication skills

MS Office & Google Workspace

Stakeholder collaboration

Survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics)

Data analysis

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related area

Master's Degree in related discipline (Preferred)

Tools

Qualtrics

R

SPSS

Dedoose

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Department Summary

Established in 1964, the UCLA Labor Center advances cutting‑edge research, education, and service guided by our core values: economic equity, racial and immigrant justice, and worker power and solidarity.

Position Summary

The Research Analyst will support the ReWork team with research and evaluation projects focused on labor and workplace conditions. Specifically, the Research Analyst will contribute to research and evaluation for the Domestic Worker and Employer Education and Outreach Program (DWEOP) and the California Worker Outreach Program (CWOP). These statewide initiatives educate low‑wage workers and domestic workers about their rights. The research and evaluation work includes surveys, interviews, focus groups, literature reviews, and analysis of government and administrative data sources. Key responsibilities include supporting research design and methodology development, coordinating data collection efforts, implementing studies, analyzing data, and supporting the writing and dissemination of findings. The Research Analyst will work as part of a collaborative research team to produce reports and develop visually engaging materials for a range of audiences, including community partners, policymakers, and the public. The role requires active engagement with domestic worker organizations, worker centers, community partners, and stakeholders across Los Angeles and California.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 3 Years Demonstrated research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) And
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. (Required) And
• Experience in project coordination, including adherence to project timelines, liaising with partners, overseeing fielding and data analysis plans. (Required)
• Quantitative research Experience includes familiarity with survey and census datasets, survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics), and statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS). (Required)
• Qualitative Experience includes experience conducting interviews, coding, and using analysis software (e.g Dedoose). (Required) And
• Experience with mixed-methods research and evaluation approaches, including participatory and community-engaged research and evaluation. (Required)
• Demonstrated quantitative or qualitative research skills, such as developing protocols, conducting surveys or interviews, analyzing data, and summarizing findings. (Required)
• Ability to conduct literature reviews on a wide range of industries and policies. (Required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and accessible reports and presentations. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with community partners, stakeholders, students, and academics through community-led research with labor leaders and organizations, government agencies, and rank-and-file workers. (Required)
• Ability to take initiative and manage workload with minimal supervision. (Required)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. (Required)
• Ability to take initiative and manage workload with minimal supervision. (Required)
• Familiarity with California and Los Angeles worker rights organizations, including Labor unions, worker centers, and other relevant organizations. (Required)
• Coursework and/or applied research experience in industrial relations, labor economics, and/or labor market analysis. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree In a related area and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Master's Degree In public policy, economics, sociology, or related discipline or equivalent experience / training (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

RP-Research and Public Service PR

Complete Position Description

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