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Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Policy Researcher University of Chicago
Position Title: Researcher - 085107
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Chapin Hall
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
Posted: July 23, 2010
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Level of Experience: Senior/Executive
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Todd Larkin
Email Address: tlarkin@chapinhall.org
Phone: 773-256-5121
Fax: 773-256-5321
Apply URL: http://www.chapinhall.org
Job Description
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is seeking a Researcher with expertise in higher education. This individual would work with a team of researchers on a variety of research projects involving higher education. The Researcher assumes responsibility for project development and data analysis activities, including participating in research design and methodology activities, developing and maintaining programs that convert data into analyzable formats and/or that can be utilized for data analysis, and independently preparing sections of research reports. This individual will represent Chapin Hall and its research agenda and participate in establishing important stakeholder relationships.
Chapin Hall is an independent policy research center whose mission is to build knowledge that improves policies and programs for children and youth, families, and their communities. For more information about Chapin Hall, please see our website at www.chapinhall.org.
Job Requirements
Doctoral degree in social sciences, public policy, sociology, education, or other relevant field required. A minimum three years of quantitatively-focused research experience required, preferably with large administrative datasets, required. Experience or interest in post-secondary education and workforce development preferred. Knowledge of the recent literature and research in higher education required, preferably regarding access, retention, and completion of post-secondary education. Proficiency with SAS, SPSS and/or STATA program languages required, preferably in a Unix environment. Strong interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills for working with administrative data required. Strong attention to detail with good organization skills required. Ability to translate and convey complex concepts and study findings in oral and written communications required. Superb interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage key stakeholder relationships required. Demonstrated capacity for working in a collaborative research environment required. Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required. Problem-solving skills required. Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks required.
If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line at: http://jobs.uchicago.edu
Search for this posting using requisition number 085107. Applications accepted on-line only.
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Todd Larkin
Email Address: tlarkin@chapinhall.org
Phone: 773-256-5121
Fax: 773-256-5321
Apply URL: http://www.chapinhall.org