Research Assistant/Associate Jobs

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant/Associateat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Job Duties

Essential functions (job duties):

Design program evaluation procedures/protocols, and construct comprehensive logic models that capture program activities and outcomes.

Develop data collection and survey instruments, and manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of databases.

Conduct statistical analyses, assume a lead role in producing reports or other deliverable documents, and prepare and deliver presentations.

Perform day-to-day oversight in program evaluation activities throughout the state of Michigan, including large survey mailing, face-to-face and telephone interviews, focus groups, and so forth; monitor data collection progress.

Identify statistical approaches for program evaluations and other projects, and assist with the implementation of those approaches.

Collaborate with others regarding data management, and in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.

Actively participate in proposal grant-writing activities, including designing research methods, power analysis, data analysis plan, and drafting substantive elements of proposals (needs, significance, project design and/or evaluation, etc.).

Assist in the preparation of articles for consideration in refereed journals on an ongoing basis.

Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

Qualifications

Unique duties:

A Masters in social science research (including political science, public administration, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies), especially coursework in survey research and program evaluation, and advanced statistical analyses is required.

Minimum of two years’ experience in designing and leading program evaluation projects/studies, especially in an academic setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing program evaluation projects, including both formative and summative dimensions. Experience with the development and use of logic models to describe complex programs.

Skilled at designing and implementing data collection tools, including survey instruments to conduct primary data collection.

Advanced skills in statistical analyses, which might include: network analysis, multivariate linear and logistic regresssion, structural equation latent variable modeling, statistical weighting, reliability, sampling and effect size analysis, etc.

Effectively utilize software necessary to convert and process data (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Excel, Access, Dbase).

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Strong diplomatic skills to present, and to answer questions and concerns effectively.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000, based on professional experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD is highly preferred. Experience in evaluating early childhood and special education statewide programs is highly preferred.

School/College/Division

H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Primary Department

H6614 Center for Urban Studies

Employment Type

• Job type: Full Time
• Regular Employee
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary Information

• Salary minimum: 55,000
• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: 75,000
• Hourly rate:

Working Conditions

Normal Office Environment

Job Openings

• Prior posting/requisition number:
• Reposted position: No
• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

Background Check Requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.