Research Specialist: Surveys, Data Coding & Visualization

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 47,300 - 51,800; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University is seeking a research specialist at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies. This entry-level position supports a forward-thinking team conducting studies of the American Jewish community and offers room for growth.

Responsibilities include managing data collection, training research assistants, and assisting with reports. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in social sciences or a related field.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong team player.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Comfort with technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Jewish community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support contact during survey administration.
• Oversee coding of qualitative survey data.
• Train and manage part-time undergraduate research assistants.
• Manage data collection of online surveys.
• Assist in developing and testing survey instruments.
• Assist with reports and presentations.
• Work with the research team on other tasks.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Strong team player

Outstanding written communication

Outstanding verbal communication

Desire to learn new skills

Technology comfort

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with U.S. Jewish community

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brandeis University is seeking a research specialist at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies. This entry-level position supports a forward-thinking team conducting studies of the American Jewish community and offers room for growth.

Responsibilities include managing data collection, training research assistants, and assisting with reports. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills.