[Jobs] diversity data kids

[Leora Lawton]

*Research Associate I*

The Research Associate will be responsible for quantitative data analysis
and management, policy analysis, research and policy evidence reviews and
analytic writing for thediversitydatakids.org project. diversitydatakids.org is
a comprehensive information system and research project to monitor the
state of wellbeing, diversity, opportunity and equity for U.S. children.
The goals of diversitydatakids.org include developing sound policy-relevant
indicators of access to developmentally appropriate opportunities across
childhood contexts for children of all racial/ethnic groups; conducting
policy and data analysis identifying progress and inequities in access to
these opportunities; and rigorously analyzing and disseminating federal,
state and local evidence-based policies that address unequal access.
Identified priority policy areas for analysis include early childhood
education, work/family, housing and health policies.

The Research Associate will conduct work in three main areas:  policy
indicator development, and applied policy research and research
dissemination.

*Examples of Key Responsibilities:*

1. Conducts development of policy indicators:

*Conduct literature and policy reviews to identify indicators in
prioritized policy areas.

*Contribute to conceptual development of indicators, including theoretical
and practical considerations.

*Using the Current Population Survey, the American Community Survey and
other program administrative data sets (i.e. Program Information Reports -
Head Start):

·         Download and prepare indicator files; implement and document data
cleaning protocols.

·         Generate federal and state-level indicators of access, quality,
and resources for selected federal social programs.

·         Conduct data management, including systematic storage of all
data, cleaning, input and output files based on data management protocols.

·         Maintain detailed and organized records of decisions made and
methodology used to create indicators.

·         Implement quality control measures to ensure quality and accuracy
of indicators.

2. Conducts applied policy research:

*Contribute to conceptualization and development of research topics related
to policy priority areas.

*Conduct literature reviews to inform research.

*Conduct statistical analyses, including both descriptive and complex data
analyses using multivariate methods.

*Contribute to interpretation of research findings and peer-review articles.

3. Conducts research dissemination:

*Support dissemination of research and analysis through contributions to
the diversitydatakids.org website, policy memorandums, technical documents,
presentations and publications.

·         Website content development: assist in conceptual development and
contribute original content. Responsible for uploading content and ensuring
proper formatting on website.

·         Contribute to, and in some cases lead, conceptualization and
first drafts of research products, including peer-reviewed journal
articles, policy reports, and book chapters.

·         Develop infographics and one-pagers summarizing research in
brief, non-technical language. Edit technical research documents and assist
with writing publications that are reader-friendly and accessible to the
general public.

·         Contribute to development of presentations; in some cases serve
as lead presenter.

·         Contribute to conceptualization and development of webinars show
casing diversitydatakids.org policy-relevant assessment and indicator
development.

*Qualifications:*

Masters’ or ABD in public policy or social science discipline. Candidates
with Bachelor’s degrees in combination with strong research and programming
skills will be considered

Strong quantitative research and data analysis skills and programming in
Stata (or other statistical analysis software)

Prior experience conducting policy analysis and expertise in one or several
of prioritized policy areas is a plus

Prior experience with database management and documentation

Experience conducting literature reviews, maintaining organized and
detailed documentation of literature searches, and using bibliographic
software

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated experience summarizing research into user friendly reviews

Ability to work independently

*How to Apply:*

Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at
http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html.  Elect option
for "External Applicant".   Sort the job listing by clicking the Job ID
column heading.  *The Job ID is: 524719*

*Closing Statement:*

Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and eligible veterans
to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against
any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected
category.



-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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