Senior Researcher & Project Director — Hybrid (Denver)

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass

Zusammenfassung

The University of Denver in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Researcher/Project Director level professional for the Colorado Lab. The role balances senior research and project director functions, guiding policy-relevant research and dissemination for decision-makers.

Responsibilities include developing study designs, managing multiple projects, and communicating findings to non-technical audiences while collaborating with government partners and stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in public policy, public health, sociology, economics, criminal justice, law, or a related field.
• Six years of experience leading research projects with supervision responsibilities.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative study design and data analysis.
• Experience working with government agencies on evidence building and policymaking.
• Experience generating data to drive insights and action.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a senior researcher on Colorado Lab projects directed by team members.
• Translate policy questions into research designs and engage government partners.
• Develop analysis plans for diverse designs, including causal evaluations and mixed methods.
• Develop theories of change for programs and investments within public funding streams.
• Lead data management and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Guide projects through IRB processes and deliver actionable findings.

Kenntnisse

Research design

Data analysis

Project management

Policy evaluation

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

PhD in public policy, public health, sociology, economics, criminal justice, law, or related field

Tools

STATA

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Qualtrics

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Denver in Denver, CO is seeking a Senior Researcher/Project Director level professional for the Colorado Lab. The role balances senior research and project director functions, guiding policy-relevant research and dissemination for decision-makers.

Responsibilities include developing study designs, managing multiple projects, and communicating findings to non-technical audiences while collaborating with government partners and stakeholders.