Research Associate I, Lurie Institute

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Research Associate I at the Heller School in the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further.

At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.

We also offer a generous paid time off benefit. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers free tuition for employees, dependents and spouses.

Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

As the Research Associate I, you will contribute to all phases and aspects of research projects as a member of interdisciplinary social science research teams at the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

Primary responsibilities include grant writing, research design, data collection and analysis, and managing the write-up of research reports.

The Research Associate will analyze data under the direction of Research Scientists.

The Lurie Institute seeks to hire 3 part time Research Associates. These positions will be hours a week. The positions are 100% grant funded.

Key Responsibilities :

• Independently conducts project research within agreed upon parameters. Recommends experimental design to PIs / Co-PIs and other team members.
• Collects and / or oversees collection of relevant data utilizing a variety of techniques, synthesizing published data;

conducting interviews; ordering and analyzing transcriptions; deploying online surveys; or observing and recording focus groups.

• Analyzes a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assists in all phases of research : from the development of grant proposals, research design and creation of instruments to the preparation of final manuscripts.
• Performs other assignments as needed.

Education, Work Experience, and Additional Information :

Master’s degree plus 1-3 years related work experience required

Experience working effectively as a member of a research or work-product team

Ability to work independently, accurately, efficiently, and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organization, writing skills are necessary.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution.

These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.

Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.

Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.