Research Analyst, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Rice University•Houston, TX

8h•$66,000 - $69,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research (KIUR) at Rice University seeks a full-time Research Analyst for its Community and Public Health Team. The role works across multiple projects and uses a research-practice partnership framework to collaborate with local community organizations on topics including social determinants of health, chronic illnesses, mental health, maternal health, healthcare access, and community health needs assessments across Greater Houston. The Research Analyst conducts research and supports the development of research products and reports, data collection as needed, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. The role also presents research at professional and community events and may supervise student research assistants. The institute’s research centers collaborate on interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented research, using partnerships to jointly design and conduct work that values diverse expertise and prioritizes community-identified needs. This is a benefits-eligible, salaried position with a proposed annual salary range of $66,000 to $69,500, depending on qualifications and experience. It is offered as a hybrid role at the Director’s discretion, with three days in the office and two days remote; work arrangements may change under Rice policy. Occasional travel and periodic evening and/or weekend work may be required. Exempt positions are not eligible for overtime.

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 such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM.
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Excellent writing skills to produce high-quality reports.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team environment, actively collaborate, and motivate others.
Superior scientific, numerical, and methodological skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual; Spanish-speaking.
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Public Health or a related field, 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 to conduct 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 findings for varied audiences and outlets, including briefs, journals, manuscripts, professional conferences, and data-visualization graphics.
Support established research partnerships.
Present research at professional and community events.
May supervise student research assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.