Research Specialist I
About The Position
The Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child and Family Wellbeing (CRCFW) is an interdisciplinary center at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Our mission is to stimulate basic research, educate faculty and students about issues related to children's policies, and influence policymakers and practitioners at the federal, state, and local levels. CRCFW is actively seeking a Research Specialist to support the center’s qualitative research projects. This will be a one-year term position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. The position is based in Princeton, NJ and will require being in the office at least 3 days a week.
Requirements
- Experience working with large databases (e.g., the Census) that provide data at varying geographic levels (e.g., county, tract, zip code)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while also knowing when to ask questions
- Intermediate to advanced skills using Stata OR intermediate to advanced skills using Python, R, or SAS, or SPSS and the desire and ability to quickly learn Stata.
- Strong academic writing skills.
- Bachelors’ degree with at least 3 years of work experience doing programming for a quantitative social science research project.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, sociology, social work, economics, psychology, public policy, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Update the Index of Deep Disadvantage (IDD) at the county, city, and tract level, by downloading all necessary data and aggregating it into an index, following previously developed protocol
- Create well-notated code allowing for future updates to the IDD
- Assist with writing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a website to support the Index
- Assist with evaluation responses to the RFP
- Oversee the development of the IDD website, including through coordination with the website development team hired through RFP process
- Conduct outreach to stakeholders through written media, academic publications, and conversations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
