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Job Description: Senior Research Analyst
The Policy & Research Group (PRG), based in New Orleans, specializes in research and evaluation of public policy and programs. We apply high-quality, social science methodology to study a broad range of topic areas, including substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, education, housing, and public health. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information.
The Senior Research Analyst will contribute to analysis and reporting for evaluation and research projects, proposals and grant applications, and presentations and publications. The Senior Research Analyst will work on multiple projects simultaneously and mentor junior staff in summarizing and explaining research findings and their implications.
Benefits
- Three weeks paid vacation per year
- Approximately fifteen paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible medical/dental/vision reimbursement for insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, completed application form (attached to this posting), university transcripts (unofficial), and a writing sample (preferably an applied research study) torecruit@policyandresearch.com. Please send your materials in as soon as possible; the search will remain open until we find the right candidate. The anticipated start date is May 2012. PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PRG operates a casual work environment that is both professionally and intellectually demanding.
Education Requirements
- A PhD degree in social science or related discipline
- Graduate-level coursework in research design and statistical analysis
Qualifications
- Superior writing skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to explain research findings and their implications
- Strong analytic skills, both qualitative and quantitative preferred
- Experience conducting applied research preferred
- Multimethodologist preferred; strong in basic statistical inference approaches and assumptions
- Some familiarity with more specialized approaches (e.g., multilevel modeling, longitudinal approaches, structural equation modeling, principal components, and exploratory factor analysis) is an asset but not essential
- Broad understanding of relevant social science literature and theory
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines