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Topics of the day:

  1. The UMass Donahue Institute is Hiring
  2. UNI Center for Social & Behavioral Research - Seeking Postdoctoral
Scholar
     (Deadline November 20)

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Date:    Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:09:35 +0000
From:    "Gordon, Jen" <jgordon at DONAHUE.UMASSP.EDU>
Subject: The UMass Donahue Institute is Hiring

The Applied Research and Program Evaluation (ARPE) group of the UMass
Donahue Institute<http://www.donahue.umassp.edu/> (UMDI) is searching for a
Research Analyst to join our team. ARPE conducts social science research
projects in direct response to specific client needs. Research Analysts
contribute to all aspects of project implementation, and generally are
responsible for engaging in activities related to data collection,
analysis, and reporting of findings. Research Analysts are expected to have
a solid understanding of research and evaluation methodologies, to
independently manage data collection activities, and to contribute to
summarizing and presenting findings to meet the needs of clients.
Minimum Qualifications
*         Master's degree in education, public policy, sociology,
psychology, or other relevant social science discipline, or Bachelor's
degree with two years of professional research experience.
*         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and substantive experience
using data analysis software (SPSS, SAS, or STATA) is required.
*         Strong attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and the
necessity to meet deadlines.
*         Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting,
and with varying amounts of support, as project assignments may require.
Preferred Qualifications
*         Direct relevant professional experience in applied research and
program evaluation.
*         Advanced quantitative analysis methods such as multi-level
modeling, time series analysis, item response theory analysis, propensity
score matching/weighting
*         Proficiency with research tools such as Qualtrics, Tableau,
ArcGIS, or custom database applications
*         Qualitative research methods such as in-depth interviews, and
focus groups. Experience with qualitative analysis tools such as NVivo or
ATLAS.ti
*         Strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced through
reports, publications, conference presentations, etc.
Additional Details
*         The salary range for this position is $42,000 - $50,000.
*         This is a full-time benefited position located in either Hadley
or Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
*         No relocation assistance provided

For more information or to submit an application, please review the
complete job posting available at: http://careers.umassp.edu/mob/
presidentsoffice/en-us/job/493778/research-analyst-
applied-research-and-program-evaluation

Jennifer Gordon
Senior Research and Operations Manager
Applied Research and Program Evaluation
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UMass Donahue Institute
333 South Street, Suite 400
<https://maps.google.com/?q=333+South+Street,+Suite+400+%0D+Shrewsbury,+MA+01545-4169+%0D+Office&entry=gmail&source=g>
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-4169
Office: (774) 455-7376
Web: http://www.donahue.umassp.edu<http://www.donahue.umassp.edu/>

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Date:    Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:23:40 -0600
From:    Erin Heiden <erin.heiden at UNI.EDU>
Subject: UNI Center for Social & Behavioral Research - Seeking Postdoctoral
Scholar (Deadline November 20)

AEA Colleagues,
Our Center is seeking to hire another Postdoctoral Scholar.  Please
distribute to qualified candidates.  If you are a qualified candidate and
would like to know more about the Center, please contact me.  See full ad
below.

Best,  Erin Heiden

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*UNI CSBR Postdoctoral Scholar*

Assists with the direction and implementation of program/project
evaluations and survey projects related to a variety of areas with a focus
on education, public health and natural resources;

Pursues individual research in survey methods or disciplinary scholarship;
conducts applied and methodological research (quantitative, qualitative or
mixed-methods) in a highly collaborative setting;

Receives training and assists with grant and contract proposal writing for
federal, state and private funding opportunities;

Receives training in responsible conduct of research and AAPOR TI
requirements;

Attends Center for Social & Behavioral Research (CSBR) meetings and attend
other departmental colloquia and or related events of interest;

Trains and supervises master-and undergraduate-level students.

Doctoral degree or equivalent in applied research methods, survey methods,
psychology, sociology, demography, public health or related field required.

Doctoral degree must be earned within the past three years and the degree
must be conferred no later than the position start date.

Demonstrated knowledge of both quantitative survey science and experience
with qualitative methods; demonstrated knowledge of at least one
statistical analysis package or program (R, SAS, SPSS) required. Student
experience will be considered.

Experience with program/project evaluation preferred.

Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI actively seeks
to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color,
women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any
other basis protected by federal and/or state law. The University offers an
excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored
retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability
insurance. *Application materials received by **November 20**, 2017 will
be given first consideration.* For more information or to apply, visit
http://jobs.uni.edu. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

Erin Heiden, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Center for Social and Behavioral Research
(319) 273-6506 office
erin.heiden at uni.edu

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