Research Associate

Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University; University (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition remission for Brandeis University classes

Job summary

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University is seeking a Research Associate to conduct complex social science analyses. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a Bachelor's degree, expertise in research methods, and strong communication skills.

Successful candidates will engage in various research phases, contribute to reports, and collaborate within a team-oriented environment. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in statistical software for quantitative researchers.
• Demonstrated research experience in interviews and focus groups for qualitative researchers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex research projects.
• Communicate with internal and external audiences.
• Assist in writing and editing reports and presentations.

Skills

Statistical software expertise

Qualitative research methods

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in social science or humanities (preferred)

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Stata

R

Excel

Qualtrics

LimeSurvey

Job description

Position Overview

The Research Associate’s primary responsibility is to work, as part of a team, to conduct analyses that support the work of CMJS. The ideal candidate will have an educational and employment background in conducting social science and evaluation research, experience working in a fast‑paced environment, and will be a self‑motivated and independent worker. Interest in and knowledge of the Jewish community is highly desired. Research Associates may specialize in quantitative research, qualitative research, or a combination. This is a full‑time role with potential for growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex research projects including design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results
• Communicate with internal and external audiences
• Assist in writing and editing of reports, journal articles, and presentations for both academic and lay audiences
• Summarize study results through charts, graphs, and presentations
• Assist in proposal development
• Assist with survey writing, programming, testing, and administration
• Conduct literature searches and reviews
• For qualitative researchers: schedule and conduct telephone and in‑person interviews, focus groups, and site visits (travel may be required for site visits)

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Master’s degree in a social science or humanities field with a research focus, such as psychology, sociology, or public policy preferred, or equivalent work experience
• For quantitative researchers: expertise in statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R) and familiarity with Stata syntax is strongly preferred
• For quantitative researchers: demonstrated research experience in survey design, administration, and analysis
• For qualitative researchers: demonstrated research experience conducting interviews, focus groups and/or participant observation
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, foster consensus, and collaborate with individuals and organizations with a range of interests and perspectives
• Well‑organized, self‑motivated, flexible, and able to work independently on multiple projects at one time
• Eagerness to learn new skills and take on responsibility
• Attentive to time management and detail‑oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with current issues and concerns related to the Jewish community
• Knowledge of Jewish and Hebrew words, terms and concepts
• Experience with cleaning, validating, and manipulating data
• Experience as a task and project supervisor and/or manager
• Knowledge of human subjects research protocols and IRB applications
• Survey programming in LimeSurvey or Qualtrics
• Advanced skills in Excel, Publisher, GoogleApps, and other software packages

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, life and long‑term disability insurance, flexible‑reimbursement accounts, a retirement plan, work‑life balance supports, and tuition remission for Brandeis University classes.