Research Scientist - Academic Research Centers - Hybrid
Research Scientist - Academic Research Centers - Hybrid
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NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a dynamic Research Scientist tojoin the Academic Research ideal candidate would have expertise in education research including content expertise in such areas as early childhood education research K12 research education policy education evaluation and/or STEM. This person would have diverse methodological approaches including strong quantitative or mixedmethods design and analysis; considerable experience working directly with practitioners and policymakers; and an interest in contributing to the development of the departments expanding research Research Scientists primary responsibilities include working closely with the Centers senior research team to develop new research specializations and projects design and implement research studies develop and maintain funder and client relationships and help secure contracts and grants for research initiatives.
As a condition of employment all NORC employees and contractors including those working remotely must be fully vaccinated (as defined by current CDC guidance) against COVID19.
The Academic Research Centers exemplify NORCs commitment to the highest standards of academic excellence and research innovation and to applying renowned scholarship to practical social science problems. The Academic Research Centers and its wider relationship with the University of Chicago are mutually beneficial in many part of a campus learning culture intergenerational project teams enrich learning scholarship and discovery. As the next generation of social scientists they work with experts in various fields and disciplines to conduct worldclass empirical research. Researchers at NORC also have the tremendous opportunity to apply what they have learned in practical settings.
- Providing input to project directors and task leaders particularly around early childhood care and education (ECE) and/or K12 research policy and program implementation and evaluation
- Developing portions of larger grant or contract proposal efforts and eventually leading smaller proposal efforts to secure new research funding
- Supporting projects and/or leading tasks by providing technical input and direction to staff regarding research design questionnaire content data analysis and study conclusions
- Assisting with the design of experiments and other methodological research for data collection efforts
- Collecting quantitative and/or qualitative data in education settings with families or in communitybased settings
- Conducting rigorous analyses on quantitative and/or mixedmethods data
- Communicating with clients consultants and members of the research community and obtaining information about and interpreting upcoming and issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Requests for Applications Program Announcements and other solicitation information
- Communicating effectively with key strategic partners inside and outside of NORC as well as current and prospective funders and clients to advance the Centers strategic initiatives
- Collaborating to support professional writing for education practitioner/policy maker and research audiences
- Bachelors degree required; Masters or Doctoral degree in education or a related social science field with demonstrated expertise in education ECE psychology sociology education policy STEM or family engagement strongly preferred
- At least 7 years of experience in education research and/or evaluation in ECE and/or K12 settings
- Experience with estimating project and proposal costs is a plus
- Very good oral and written communication skills with experience disseminating research findings across a variety of research practice and policy audiences
- A strong orientation toward working in teams and coordinating work with other teams
- Strong data analysis skills such as regression hierarchical linear modeling structural equation modeling and power analysis
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NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective nonpartisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic business and policy decisions. Since 1941 our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies created and applied innovative methods and tools and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today government corporate and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
For over 75 years NORC has evolved in many ways moving the needle with research methods technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence passion for innovation and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With worldclass benefits a business casual environment and an emphasis on continuous learning NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which were known and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
NORC is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and other legally protected characteristics.
Employment Type
Full-Time
