Research Associate

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Here's a Glimpse of the Job

The Research Associate assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with conducting research, including program evaluation and survey research. This role will performs duties specifically related to research activities, including survey development, data collection, focus groups, interviews, literature reviews, database management, data analysis, report creation, publishing support and proposal support.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Assists PI with project activities.

• Responsible for planning and organizing meeting with stakeholders.

• Prepares and presents information to stakeholders.

• Facilitates site visits, focus groups, interviews and other in-person data collection activities.

• Coordinates activities (e.g. trainings, technical assistance calls) between project teams, outside parties, and stakeholders.

• Ensures that all work is accurate and in compliance with the departmental and project protocols.

• Clearly explain, discuss, and communicate research, analysis and program information to audiences through presentations, written or other oral communications.

• Assists with analytical or data management tasks.

• Provides database management for various research projects.

• Assists with data analysis to fulfill routing reporting to sponsor, routing management activities, and special information needs with the scope of contract.

• Assists with the preparation of reports for submission to project sponsors and stakeholders.

• Assists with publication and related dissemination tasks.

• Assists Principal Investigator with research activities such as ASL, attending meetings related to research projects, data collection, project planning, and maintaining project databases.

• Performs basic intermediate research for projects to include literature reviews, internet research or phone inquiries, preparing presentations or providing analytical support for project activities.

• Provides proposal development support.

• Collaborates with research teams to support project needs throughout the department as assigned.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience

Special Note: Because all or a portion of your salary may be funded by grants or contracts, your continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field.

• Two years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in statistics.

• Experience conduction social science research (program evaluation, focus groups, data collection, data management, and public policy).

• Experience communication and presenting information.

• Experience writing and/or publishing.

• Experience with developing grant proposals and coordination with external sponsors.

• Knowledge of Stata R, and Tableau.

• Experience working with Texas state agencies and criminal justice data.

• Experience conducting site visits.

• Experience creating dashboards.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to travel across the State and overnight stay is required (site visits, focus groups, meetings, and conferences.)

• Knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Why Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Established by the Texas State Legislature in 1983 at Texas A&M University, the Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) serves as a leading interdisciplinary government and social policy research organization. Since inception, PPRI has secured external research contracts totaling $140 million for providing scientific research and evaluative services to more than 90 public and private sponsors engaged in formulating public policy. We invite you to explore our website to learn more.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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