[Jobs] Survey Researcher Employment Opportunities at Mathematica Policy Research]

[Leora Lawton]

From: Dawn Nelson [mailto:DNelson at Mathematica-Mpr.com]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 9:52 AM
Subject: [aapor-net] Survey Researcher Employment Opportunities at
Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts
social policy studies and surveys in labor, education, disability, welfare,
health care, nutrition, and related topics. Our mission is to improve public
well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and
excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal,
state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.

With offices in Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, Cambridge, MA, Chicago, IL,
Ann Arbor, MI, and Oakland, CA, Mathematica offers its employees a
stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a
comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee
ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center
(in NJ, DC and Cambridge).

We have positions for survey researchers in our Washington, DC and Oakland,
CA offices. As a survey researcher, you would join our staff of survey
research professionals, which includes doctoral and master's-level
researchers in survey methodology, behavioral or social sciences, public
policy, and public health.

Survey Researcher

Duties of the position:

.             Design questionnaires, provide questionnaire development
specifications, and design pretests
.             Handle budget preparation and cost analyses
.             Direct or manage survey teams, including preparation of
interviewer training protocols, and implementation of sample designs and
data collection procedures
.             Prepare proposal text and budgets
.             Perform analysis for methodological studies
.             Participate in study design
.             Write professional reports on survey research activities
suitable for publication or dissemination

Qualifications:
.             Advanced degree in the behavior sciences, developmental
specialties, social sciences, statistics, or a related field (or an
equivalent combination of education and experience)
.             Extensive knowledge of survey research methods
.             Ability to design large, complex and multi-mode surveys
.             Experience directing large- and small-scale data collection
efforts
.             Strong management and business development skills
.             Excellent communication skills
.             French or Spanish language fluency a plus

Please submit a cover letter, resume, one writing sample on which you were
the sole author, and contact information for three references. You will be
asked to attach these materials during the online application process. Our
employment website can be accessed at
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52066.

Mathematica is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)
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