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Research Methodologist

Employer
NORC at the University of Chicago
Location
K-Town, IL
Closing date
Jan 19, 2022

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
JOB DESCRIPTION:

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking qualified Research Methodologists to join our Methodology and Quantitative Social Sciences department.

To comply with the Executive Order issued by President Biden on September 9, 2021, all NORC employees and contractors - including those working remotely - must be fully vaccinated by Wednesday, December 8, 2021, as a condition of employment. This means that a 2nd injection (if applicable) must be given two weeks prior to the deadline (by November 24, 2021.)

DEPARTMENT:

The Methodology and Quantitative Social Sciences department provides expertise on state-of-the-art methodologies that lead to insights about our society and inform decision-making. Quantitative social scientists and data scientists provide expertise in methods to advance social science research in areas such as data gathering, evaluation, and implementation. Examples include causal inference methods applied to data obtained from randomized experiments or gathered from observational sources; assessing measurement properties (e.g., psychometrics) of new measures; machine learning/natural language processing; network methods; and analysis of clustered data (e.g., multilevel data, spatial modeling, etc.). Research methodologists provide expertise on how to use existing and emerging data sources of importance for NORC projects; harnessing novel data sources and technologies to improve data gathering; assessing and improving data quality; understanding the cognitive processes informing the user experience for survey respondents; designing instruments for multiple modes; and developing and testing novel techniques to enhance recruitment and retention of study participants. The Department collaborates with all NORC subject matter departments and works closely with the Statistics and Data Science Department on areas of synergy and intersection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing technical advice on social science methodological issues to Project Directors and Task Leaders
Under the direction of senior staff, assuming responsibility for day-to-day project activities, including: project executing activities, preparing or reviewing deliverables, monitoring task budget and schedule, resolving technical and management problems, and communicating with the client and subcontractor(s)
Serving as an internal consultant on methodology issues, as requested by the Project Director or Task Leader
Authoring sections of technical reports, methodology reports, proposals, and other documentary deliverables
Designing, conducting, analyzing and preparing reports on experimental/methodological studies
Conducting substantive analysis under direction of Principal Investigator or other analyst
Leading or contributing to methodology tasks
Presenting research papers at professional conferences, and submitting articles for publication in journals

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Master's degree in sociology, economics, psychology political science or other social science, survey methodology, biostatistics, or related field. Ph.D. in a social science discipline is a plus.
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the principles, approaches and methods for quantitative analyses
Knowledge of the principles, processes, and methods of survey research or program evaluation
General familiarity with social science research and policy issues
Skills in the use of computer software, especially packages for statistical analysis (SAS, R, or Python) and knowledge of computing platforms and data file construction
Enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries
Subject matter knowledge in one of NORC's substantive focus areas is a plus
Strong interpersonal communication, writing, problem identification and resolution, and task management
Skills in supervision, leadership, team building, time management, personal organization, and ability to set priorities to meet all project, proposal, and administrative needs in a timely fashion

WHAT WE DO:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan 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.

WHO WE ARE:

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 world-class 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 we're 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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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.

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