Sr Research Associate

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for you and dependes

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Institute for Policy Research (UCIPR) seeks a Senior Research Associate to oversee applied research activities, including survey research, public policy studies, and program evaluation.

You will lead projects from study design through reporting, engage stakeholders, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings to partners and funders. Responsibilities include grant development, budget support, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience using research, statistical analysis, survey, and data visualization tools.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects from study design through reporting.
• Engage stakeholders, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Support proposal and grant development and submission.
• Mentor staff and supervise undergraduate/graduate students.
• Advise research partners on study design and survey methods.

Skills

Experience using research, statistical

survey

data visualization tools

team collaboration

excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in social sciences / related field

PhD (strongly preferred)

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Qualtrics

RedCAP

WinCati/Sensus Web

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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About The University of Cincinnati Institute for PolicyResearch (UCIPR)

The University of Cincinnati Institute for Policy Research(UCIPR) is a unit of the University of Cincinnati Office of theProvost. The Institute conducts applied research studies indisciplines of public policy, social sciences, behavioral sciences,and public health. The UCIPR's capabilities incorporate rigoroussocial and behavioral research techniques with extensive experienceconducting complex, large-scale surveys (web, telephone,in-person), program evaluation and community needs assessment,interviews and focus groups, and data analytics andvisualization.

Job Overview

The UCIPR is seeking a Senior Research Associate tosupport the Institute's applied research activities, includingsurvey research, public policy research, and program evaluation.The Senior Research Associate will work with University andexternal partners to identify research priorities, develop studyobjectives, and design, conduct, and communicate researchfindings.

The position will lead research projects from study designthrough reporting, including stakeholder engagement, datacollection, analysis, and dissemination. Responsibilities alsoinclude proposal and grant development and submission, includingstudy design, methodology development, budget preparation, andproposal writing.

Additional responsibilities may include advising researchpartners on study design and survey methods, supervising andmentoring staff, undergraduate and graduate students, andsupporting other Institute research activities.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate research studies in the disciplines oflife sciences, social sciences, environmental sciences, or publichealth.
• Make independent contributions to projects andstudies based on professional training andexperience.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data,interpret data and assist in judging validity ofdata.
• Independently decide how to solve issues/problemsand rely upon their own resources to resolve theissue.
• Contribute to the collective teameffort.
• May establish test controls, criteria and researchstandards.
• May design of complex data processing systems toanalyze research data.
• Accomplish assigned results for project/studies, orfor significant aspects of larger, complexassignments.
• Serve as a seasoned level researcher and may act as mentor to junior-level research staff.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision toexempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performanceevaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off,etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience using research, statistical analysis, survey,and data visualization tools (examples include SPSS, SAS, R,Qualtrics, RedCAP, WinCati/Sensus Web, Power BI,Tableau)
• Must have the ability to work as part of a dynamicteam
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-buildingskills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Outlook) and general office computer skills

Required Education

Master's degree in the social sciences, survey research,program evaluation, public policy, political science, psychology,sociology, education, public health or a related fieldis required; PhD strongly ideal.

Required Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years experience (including advanceddegree coursework) leading applied research projects including:direct contributions to a sustained program of externally fundedresearch, including experience identifying funding opportunities,developing proposals, securing awards, and overseeing fundedprojects; development of surveys and interview/focus groupprotocols; implementation of complex survey designs andincorporation of complex sample designs in analysis and/orexperience in assessment, monitoring and evaluation; directsupervision of project staff and/or undergraduate and graduatestudents.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Advanced degree

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical orenvironmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include:

Comprehensive TuitionRemission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellnessprograms
• Professional development & mentorshipopportunities

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplacewhere all qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment, including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.

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