Researcher, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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Position Summary

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research (KIUR) at Rice University is seeking a full-time Researcher with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research who can design plan implement and conduct complex and specialized research projects. The Researcher is involved in multiple research projects at a time and employs a research-practice partnership framework to work closely with local community organizations in areas such as non-medical drivers of health/social determinants of health mental health immigrant health maternal health community health needs assessments chronic illness wellness/well-being and access to addition to conducting rigorous and sophisticated research the Researcher will effectively translate research findings for broad and varied audiences utilizing a portfolio of research products to communicate findings including (but not limited to) research briefs and papers presentations webinars video recordings data dashboards and professional conferences. Researchers supervise and train small research teams and work in cooperation with our staff grant writers to pursue external research grants.

Ideal candidates work well in a team environment actively collaborate and can motivate others. The Researcher should possess superior scientific and numerical skills as well as meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

About the Kinder Institute for Urban Research

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is an interdisciplinary research organization that works in direct partnership with community agencies and organizations that use its research data and policy analysis to implement solutions to critical challenges facing the Houston region and beyond. The Institute aims to improve lives through data research engagement and action. It consists of (and is developing) five centers that conduct research on housing education public health economic mobility and population dynamics. Centers conduct research that focuses on their particular topics as well as research that intersects across centers through interdisciplinary teams that specialize in solutions-oriented community-engaged research.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role combining both in-office and remote work within Harris County and surrounding counties to provide flexibility and support Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

• Occasional travel
• Evening and/or weekend work as needed

Proposed Hiring Range

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position with a proposed annual salary range of $82000 to $85000 depending on qualifications and experience. Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or foreign equivalent) in health or social science such as psychology public health epidemiology sociology or a related field and completion of a university-level course thesis or dissertation
• 4 years of experience in the following:
  • Data maintenance and analysis
  • Maintaining quality control standards
  • Quantitative methodology
  • Stata SAS SPSS MPLUS R or MAXQDA
• In lieu of the education/experience requirement additional related education and/or experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

Skills:

• Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata SAS SPSS MPLUS R or MAXQDA
• Proficiency in statistical analysis data interpretation and critical thinking to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets
• Strong understanding of research methodologies including qualitative and quantitative approaches survey design and experimental techniques
• Ability to collect organize and manage large datasets efficiently while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate research findings effectively through comprehensive reports presentations and other mediums
• Capability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously including planning coordination and timely execution while ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams stakeholders and external partners to achieve research objectives and foster a collaborative work environment

Preferences

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in partnership research
• Experience developing and managing research projects managing data and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses such as multilevel modeling causal modeling quasi-experimental methods survey design and interviews
• Mission-driven with a passion for community health and equity
• Experience as a Research Assistant as part of Ph.D. training
• Able to conduct and lead quantitative qualitative or mixed-methods research
• Able to oversee various research projects while managing and mentoring other research staff
• Able to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptable to change and able to think creatively to address issues
• Able to work well with many people and personalities
• Bilingual Spanish

Essential Functions

• Designs plans implements and conducts independent and team-based research studies and specialized research projects
• Effectively communicates and translates research findings for a variety of audiences utilizing a portfolio of research products such as research briefs and papers presentations and data dashboards
• Communicates and builds relationships with community organizations and stakeholders providing unparalleled research methodologies and data analysis expertise
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations based on research findings to support our community partners decision-making processes
• Mentors supervises and trains researchers by including them in ongoing research in a meaningful manner
• Leads and develops research studies from start to finish including managing a research team
• Seeks new research grant opportunities
• Stays updated on emerging trends methodologies and best practices in research and data analysis to enhance skills improve processes and contribute to organizational growth and innovation
• Innovates methodologies and frameworks to optimize data acquisition and analysis processes
• Conducts comprehensive gathering interpretation and analysis of intricate datasets sourced from diverse channels
• Crafts detailed and comprehensive reports summarizing research findings methodologies and implications in a clear and concise manner suitable for various audiences including stakeholders executives and decision-makers
• Utilizes advanced statistical and analytical tools to extract actionable insights and forecast trends
• Develops sophisticated predictive models based on rigorous data analysis
• Produces detailed reports succinct summaries and impactful presentations elucidating research discoveries
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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