Survey Sampling Scientist – Methodology (Remote)

University of Michigan Survey Research Center; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Survey Research Center (SRC) invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist to join the Survey Methodology Program. The role focuses on sampling design and analysis across national survey projects, with opportunities to publish methodological work.

Located in Ann Arbor, MI, this 12-month appointment begins Spring 2027 with a deadline of 9/7/2026. The SRC supports cutting-edge survey research, data science, and analytical methodology.

Qualifications

• PhD in survey methodology, statistics or related field.
• 5+ years experience in development and execution of sample designs, including area-probability samples for domestic and international clients.
• Technical expertise in developing post-survey statistical adjustment procedures.
• Scholarly publication record demonstrating methodological research.
• Experience analyzing complex sample survey data.
• Track record providing technical support to sponsored survey research projects.
• Programming skills (R, Python, SAS, IVEware).
• Experience supervising project staff.
• Strong written, oral and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sample designs on multiple national survey projects.
• Provide technical consultation on sampling, weighting, data collection protocols, and analyses.
• Develop technical papers or publications on methodological topics.
• Participate in design and field monitoring activities.
• Prepare and collaborate on funded proposals in survey methodology and data science.
• Develop a scholarly research agenda and supervise project staff as needed.

Skills

Complex sample survey analysis

Sampling consultation

Weight development

Scholarly writing

Project staff supervision

Strong communication

Education

Ph.D. in survey methodology, statistics, or related quantitative social science fields

Tools

R

Python

SAS

IVEware

Job description

The University of Michigan Survey Research Center (SRC) invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist to join the Survey Methodology Program. The role focuses on sampling design and analysis across national survey projects, with opportunities to publish methodological work.

Located in Ann Arbor, MI, this 12-month appointment begins Spring 2027 with a deadline of 9/7/2026. The SRC supports cutting-edge survey research, data science, and analytical methodology.