Research Associate
Job Summary
The Research Associate will work with an interdisciplinary team working on an ongoing five-year field evaluation and other related projects. The research program focuses on understanding the consequences of legal financial obligations (including fees, fines, and restitution) on justice-involved individuals and their communities. The Research Associate will serve as part-time project manager for this effort, which includes an intervention that will directly alleviate some of these debts for individuals participating in a post-sentencing diversionary program. In this role, the Research Associate will work with project investigators to collect field data for the above projects and to expand the scope of ongoing research activities.
About the Role
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Cook up data collection and management related to the research project
- Cook up research schedules and project deadlines
- Facilitate communications about the project among team members and agency partners
- Aid in the preparation of interim and final reports to sponsors
- Participate in data management, analysis, including coding, cleaning and analysis
- Co-author papers related to the project
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's Degree
Location
Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Additional Information
- This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt
- The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review
Special Instructions to the Applicant
- Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter describing interest in the project description above when submitting your application.
- Additionally, please include a list of the names and email addresses of 2 professional or academic references.
- A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.