Research Associate 3 - Louisiana, United States - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Description

The Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an independent, interdisciplinary research center and archive engaged in research across a range of topics in public policy.

Our core policy areas of focus include education, poverty and economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, health and healthcare, the coast and environment, and governmental ethics.

• The Research Associate 3 is responsible for technical support of multiple research projects.
• Manages research tasks including timelines to complete interim steps and contribute toward overall project completion.
• Identify and organize relevant data.
• Draft narrative material for incorporation into research reports.
• Make constructive recommendations on design and implementation of research projects to senior members of the Blanco Center staff.
• Support efforts to secure new research.
• Participate in meetings with external partners and research sponsors.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Science, Sociology, or related field and 3-5 years of related work experience
• OR a graduate degree in a related field will substitute for 3-5 years of experience.

• Previous coursework and research experience in at least one Blanco Center priority policy area.
• Experience working with statistical software packages such as STATA, R, SAS, and/or SPSS as well as prior experience working in ArcGIS are preferred
• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and familiarity with a range of computer software (including by not limited to Microsoft Office).
• Experience working with archival documents.