Senior Research Associate: Lead Complex Studies & Fieldwork

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University's Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies seeks a Senior Research Associate I to work closely with the PI on all phases of complex research projects, from proposal design to reporting and publication. The role includes managing field work, conducting interviews and focus groups, administering surveys, and producing reports and peer-reviewed articles.

The position requires a PhD in a social science or humanities field with related research focus and 1–3 years of relevant

Qualifications

• PhD in social science or humanities with a research focus.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience leading multiple projects and teams.
• Experience with surveys and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager on major research studies.
• Conceptualizes and oversees complex project research.
• Recommends research design to PIs/Co-PIs and team members.
• Prepares overall project plans and budgets.
• Manages field work and instruments through final manuscripts.
• Authors reports and peer-reviewed journal articles; presents findings.
• Performs other assignments as needed.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Survey design

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Mentoring

Education

PhD in social science or humanities

Job description

Brandeis University's Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies seeks a Senior Research Associate I to work closely with the PI on all phases of complex research projects, from proposal design to reporting and publication. The role includes managing field work, conducting interviews and focus groups, administering surveys, and producing reports and peer-reviewed articles.

The position requires a PhD in a social science or humanities field with related research focus and 1–3 years of relevant