Research Fellow University of Chicago
Job ID: 7388298
Position Title: Research Fellow - 085906
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Chapin Hall
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
Posted: November 18, 2010
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Doctorate
APPLY FOR THIS JOB:
Contact Person: Todd Larkin
Email Address: dhudson@chapinhall.org
Phone: 773-256-5121
Fax: 773-256-5221
Apply URL: http://www.chapinhall.org
Job Description
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Fellow with expertise in the field of postsecondary education to work with a team of researchers in developing and leading a program of research. The individual will serve as principal investigator, providing the intellectual and scientific framework for a program of policy relevant research with responsibility for conceiving, developing and implementing individual studies within the program. The Research Fellow is expected to develop and sustain both sources of project funding and a network of partners, including other public policy researchers as well as key community, funding and policy stakeholders, to develop and carry out policy and practice-relevant research. The Research Fellow will play a key role in managing Chapin Hall’s talent, which includes coaching and mentoring research staff and serving as a “talent scout” for individuals at all levels of expertise who could be potential candidates for Chapin Hall employment.
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
Ph.D. in higher education, economics, public policy, social sciences, sociology or other relevant field required.
A minimum of seven years experience conceiving, developing and directing research studies required; national standing as an intellectual leader in field of postsecondary education, especially as it relates to employment/labor market outcomes, and a successful track record of independently generating funded research required; experience partnering with key community, funding, and policy stakeholders in the development and carrying out of research studies required; experience supervising and mentoring research staff strongly preferred.
Knowledge of the recent literature and research in postsecondary education required, preferably regarding how education leads to employment/labor market outcomes, access, retention, and completion; entrepreneurial, with a strong interest and talent for engaging effectively with a diverse group of high level community and foundation stakeholders in achieving desired outcomes required; flexibility, creativity, and the ability to contribute at both strategic and tactical levels required; a collaborative, team-oriented approach in working required.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB:
Contact Person: Todd Larkin
Email Address: dhudson@chapinhall.org
Phone: 773-256-5121
Fax: 773-256-5221
Apply URL: http://www.chapinhall.org
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