Researcher -OPS

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Tallahassee is seeking a part-time Researcher-OPS to manage quantitative data and perform statistical analyses for a project exploring inter-parental coercive control effects. Candidates must have a Master's degree or be a current Master’s student with relevant experience in social sciences. This role offers an hourly salary between $24 and $32 and may require a background check for employment.

Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree in a social sciences research-oriented field.
• Proficiency in statistical software for inferential analyses.
• Experience with complex datasets related to community issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantitative data including organization and cleaning.
• Perform preliminary analyses and treat missing data.
• Collaborate with project team for advanced statistical analysis.

Skills

Statistical software proficiency (SPSS, R Studio, M Plus)

Data management

Strong analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in a research-oriented social sciences field

Tools

SPSS

R Studio

M Plus

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Job Details

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 61329

Department: Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Responsibilities

Phase I of Project UNCAGE (Uncovering Nuances of Coercion and Abuse through Grassroots Exploration) aims to understand the impact of inter-parental coercive control on young adult children (18-26 years). Positioned within the transformative research paradigm, the project will employ an explanatory sequential mixed‑method design to collect FL‑based data followed by qualitative elaboration within small subsets from different quotas of young adult populations. The OPS Data Analyst will work closely with the project PI and be responsible for:

• Managing the quantitative data (e.g., data organization, data cleaning)
• Performing preliminary analysis (e.g., treat missing data, manage outliers, perform assumption checking)
• Undertaking early‑stage analysis with data to identify research trends to inform qualitative interview guides
• Providing inputs for scientific data analysis and collaborating with the project team to undertake advanced statistical analysis
• Performing complete data analysis using appropriate statistical tools
• Using data visualization to illustrate meaningful insights for a lay audience

Qualifications

• Must have a completed Master’s degree in a research‑oriented social sciences related field (or be a current Master’s student with post‑bachelor's research experience)
• Must be proficient in using statistical software such as SPSS (and Amos plugin) or R Studio or M Plus for inferential analyses under the guidance of the project PI
• Must have worked previously with complex datasets that underlie programmatic delivery within communities
• Must be responsible about data sharing to protect participants and adhere to research ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Current doctoral students or candidates using a socio‑ecological lens in their quantitative or mixed‑methods research agendas
• Experience working within the domain of gender‑based violence and/or child wellbeing
• Familiarity with complex analytical tools, including but not limited to structural equation modelling (SEM), multi‑level modelling (or hierarchical linear model), longitudinal data analysis, etc.
• Familiarity with community‑based quantitative research

Helpful

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare was created within the Florida State University College of Social Work. The purpose is to advance the well‑being of children and families by improving the performance of child protection and child welfare services through research, policy analysis, evaluation, and leadership development. Please visit Florida Institute for Child Welfare for more information.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

$24 – $32 per hour.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job. Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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