Research Associate

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Job Title:

Research Associate

Department:

Academic Affairs Administration | Kirwan Institute

The research associate will work with the rest of the research team to conduct community-engaged research with Ohio State faculty and students as well as community partners at the local, state and federal level.  This position analyzes administrative data across a variety of sectors, including but not limited to government, education, and healthcare to answer mutually agreed upon applied questions within the study of poverty, race and ethnicity.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a Related Social Science Field (such as economics, planning, political science, psychology, public policy, or sociology) or Equivalent Experience
• 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in two or more research methodologies, including but not limited to quantitative statistical analysis, qualitative or interpretive analysis, or multi-method analysis
• 1-3 years’ experience applying social science research designs to conduct applied research

Desired Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Fluency in a second language other than English

Additional Information:

The target hiring range for this job profile is $51,500 - $55,385 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc. 

Function -  Research and Scholarship

Sub Function -  Research

Band -  Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level -  S1

Location:

Eleventh Ave, 33 W (0193)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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