Senior Researcher / Project Director

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver invites applications for a Senior Researcher/Project Director to contribute to the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab, focusing on data-informed policy solutions. The role balances research leadership with project management, ensuring rigorous study design, ethical review navigation, and actionable reporting for decision-makers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with government partners, clear communication of complex analytics, and supervision of teams across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for improving government performance and addressing complex social problems.
• Excellence in written and oral communications for diverse audiences.
• Experience with technical and non-technical writing (memos, slides, reports).
• Outstanding project management and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior researcher on projects led by others in the Colorado Lab.
• Translate policy questions into research designs engaging government partners.
• Develop analysis plans for various designs including causal evaluations.
• Lead dissemination of findings with non-technical audiences.
• Direct and supervise multiple project teams and budgets.

Skills

Research methods

Written and oral communication

Project management

Facilitation with partners

Data analysis planning

Tools

Statistical code review

Job description

The University of Denver invites applications for a Senior Researcher/Project Director to contribute to the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab, focusing on data-informed policy solutions. The role balances research leadership with project management, ensuring rigorous study design, ethical review navigation, and actionable reporting for decision-makers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with government partners, clear communication of complex analytics, and supervision of teams across