Research Associate I

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 51,300 - 64,100; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University is looking for a Research Associate to join the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Study in Waltham, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of research projects, including grant writing, research design, data collection, and report writing.

The role involves conducting independent research, analyzing data, and assisting with grant proposals. Applicants should possess at least a Master's degree and have 1-5 years of relevant work experience. The salary range for the position is between $51.3k and $64.1k.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree (MS/MA) or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts project research within agreed upon parameters.
• Collects and analyzes relevant data utilizing various techniques.
• Assists in all phases of research from proposals to manuscript preparation.

Skills

Grant writing

Research design

Data collection

Data analysis

Education

MS/MA or equivalent

Job description

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Study is seeking to hire a Research Associate. The Research Associate contributes to all phases and aspects of research projects as a member of interdisciplinary social science research teams. Primary responsibilities include grant writing, research design, data collection and analysis, and managing the write-up of research reports. The hiring range for the position is $51.3k-$64.1k.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conducts project research within agreed upon parameters. Recommends experimental design to PIs/Co-PIs and other team members.
• 30% Collects and/or oversees collection of relevant data utilizing a variety of techniques, e.g. synthesizing published data; conducting interviews; ordering and analyzing transcriptions; deploying online surveys; or observing and recording focus groups.
• 20% Analyzes a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data.
• 20% Assists in all phases of research: from the development of grant proposals, research design and creation of instruments to the preparation of final manuscripts.
• 20% Performs other assignments as needed.

Job Requirements

• Education: MS/MA/equivalent or BS/BA.
• Work Experience: 1-3 years or 3-5 years.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").