Research Specialist Cohen Center
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Job Description
The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies (CMJS) at Brandeis University is seeking a research specialist to provide support for an interdisciplinary forwardthinking team of researchers and scholars who conduct quantitative and qualitative studies of the American Jewish community. This is an entrylevel position with room for growth.
You would be an excellent fit for this position if you have outstanding written and oral communication skills are detailoriented and a motivated team player and if you love to learn new skills in a dynamic work environment. It is an excellent opportunity to explore the world of social science research and apply those skills to help understand the dynamics of the US Jewish community.
Located at Brandeis University CMJS fosters a nurturing environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth. Intellectual exploration and creative thinking are encouraged along with taking advantage of the many benefits an elite liberal arts university has to offer including graduatelevel courses.
Key responsibilities:
Serve as the primary support contact during survey administration. Field emails and phone calls from organizations and survey respondents
Oversee the coding of qualitative survey data
Train and manage a team of parttime undergraduate research assistants who work on coding followup calling and other research support tasks
Manage data collection of online surveys
Assist in developing programming and testing survey instruments in Qualtrics
Assist with reports and presentations. Make charts figures and slides using Excel and PowerPoint
Work with the full research team on other tasks as needed
Other Responsibilities:
Schedule and conduct phone interviews with respondents
Potential travel opportunities to conduct observations
Conduct literature searches and write short summaries
Requirements:
Bachelors degree preferably in social sciences or related field
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong team player
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly
Comfort with technology
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with the US Jewish community
Preferred but not required:
Training in quantitative methods and statistics
Experience conducting telephone and/or inperson interviews
Data visualization skills
Knowledge of nonEnglish languages including Hebrew Russian and/or Spanish.
Commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis todayand always have been forthey are rooted in our founding as an institution.These valuesserve as a reminder for selfreflection and a continuous call to grow for us asBrandeisans. Founded as amodel institution forethnic and religious pluralism Brandeis University welcomes students faculty and staff ofall nationalitiesreligions and orientations. Moreover social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces theevolvingdiversityof our larger society. Read more online about our Mission andDiversityStatements at Brandeis Mission andDiversityStatements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin ethnicity caste sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression including transgender identity religion disability age genetics active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
