Research Analyst, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Rice University•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University is seeking a full-time Research Analyst for its Community and Public Health Team. The analyst works on multiple projects at once, using a research-practice partnership framework to collaborate with local community organizations across Greater Houston. Research topics include social determinants of health, chronic illnesses, mental health, maternal health, healthcare access, and community health needs assessments. The role supports rigorous research and the development of research products and reports. Responsibilities include obtaining and collecting data as needed, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, maintaining quality-control standards, and disseminating findings. The analyst also presents research at professional and community events and may supervise student research assistants. The position supports established research partnerships and involves collaboration across the Kinder Institute’s interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented research centers. This is a hybrid position offered at the Director’s discretion, combining in-office and remote work, with a stated schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Occasional travel and periodic evening and/or weekend work may be needed. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, and salaried, with a proposed annual salary range of $66,000 to $69,500 depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Public Health or a related field.
Two years of experience in data maintenance and analysis.
Two years of experience maintaining quality-control standards.
Two years of experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methodology.
Two years of experience with Stata, SAS, or R.
Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM.
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Excellent writing skills for producing high-quality reports.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual; Spanish-speaking.
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Public Health or a related field, along with two years of experience in data maintenance and analysis, quality-control standards, quantitative and/or qualitative methodology, and Stata, SAS, or R.

Responsibilities

Assist with research projects, including planning research questions, collaborating in data collection and analysis, and helping disseminate and communicate findings.
Identify, locate, and obtain data and information needed for research projects.
Use quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies to collect and analyze data.
Maintain and implement quality-control standards for research projects.
Facilitate the planning, scheduling, execution, and completion of research projects.
Run statistical analyses using standard methods and techniques.
Code and analyze qualitative data from in-depth interviews or focus groups.
Use appropriate statistical software programs to conduct research.
Verify the accuracy and replicability of data analyses.
Write high-quality research briefs and reports.
Interpret and communicate research findings for diverse audiences and outlets, including briefs, journals, manuscripts, professional conferences, and data-visualization graphics.
Present research at professional and community events.
Provide support for established research partnerships.
May supervise student research assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.