Research Associate

Position Title

Research Associate

Requisition Number

9621BR

College/Division

College of Liberal Arts

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at ... or email your request to .... Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

BA, BS

How To Apply

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Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
• Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice/Criminology/Sociology/Social Science discipline.
• Strong oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.
• Discipline, self motivation, and an ability to work independently and to problem solve issues that arise during the course of the research.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic SPSS, R, and/or Excel experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice field.
• Volunteer or class experience in criminal justice/CPSI

Job Summary

The Research Associate will provide key personnel level of work on the grant-supported research projects in the Center for Public Safety Initiatives. This includes conducting research in an applied criminal justice collaborative environment and creating deliverables such as working papers for a broad audience. The Research Associate will collect data through various techniques and procedures, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Research Associate will also attend trainings and meetings and be expected to participate and report back on the meetings for the grant research. This includes scheduling, organizing, and reporting on the status of the research activity. Work to be conducted on and off-campus, at community meetings or local organizations. It is possible to work remotely, dependent on the research project.