Research Associate I

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Study is seeking to hire a Research Associate. The Research Associate contributes to all phases and aspects of research projects as a member of interdisciplinary social science research teams. Primary responsibilities include grant writing, research design, data collection and analysis, and managing the write-up of research reports.

The hiring range for the position is $51.3k-$64.1k.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently conducts project research within agreed upon parameters. Recommends experimental design to PIs/Co-PIs and other team members. 30%

• Collects and/or oversees collection of relevant data utilizing a variety of techniques, e.g. synthesizing published data; conducting interviews; ordering and analyzing transcriptions; deploying online surveys; or observing and recording focus groups. 20%

• Analyzes a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data.  20%

• Assists in all phases of research: from the development of grant proposals, research design and creation of instruments to the preparation of final manuscripts. 20%

• Performs other assignments as needed. 10%

Job Requirements:

• Education: MS/MA/equivalent or BS/BA

• Work Experience: 1-3 years or 3-5 years

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").