Research Manager, UNLV International Gaming Institute (FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE ELIGIBLE)[R0153377]

About the role

Reporting to the IGI Director of Research, this position supports IGI's research mission through independent and collaborative work across the Institute's research portfolio. The role requires strong technical fluency in data science methods—including large-scale behavioral datasets, algorithmic auditing, machine learning, and reproducible data pipelines—alongside traditional research methods like surveys and qualitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead manuscripts, white papers, and policy briefs
• Present findings to stakeholders and at conferences
• Write grants and funding proposals
• Supervise research staff (student workers, graduate assistants, postdocs)
• Support editorial duties for the Gaming Research and Review Journal
• Assist with the Institute's triennial International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in gaming, hospitality, computer science or other related field
• 2–4 years of experience
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date
• Experience working with Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
• Experience with working in collaborative teams
• Experience working with large high-dimensional datasets
• Demonstrated accomplishment of organizing and executing research projects
• Proficiency in data analysis and research programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and experience building or maintaining research workflows
• Familiarity with data infrastructure and research computing environments (e.g., server administration, cloud platforms, version control, data pipelines)

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of best practices relating to public and private funding for gambling research
• Experience in submitting and acquiring grants and contracts
• Ability to encourage and support entrepreneurial activity
• Ability to work with technical experts (e.g., data engineers) to implement ideas, assign and supervise tasks, and provide guidance on executing data engineering and management tasks

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use UNLV's Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate the Rebel spirit.

Salary

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants