Job no: 497591 work type: intermittent location: chicago – 55 east monroe street, il capability area: education and child development job description:
Norc at the university of chicago currently seeks an intermittent research assistant to support an on-going, innovative research project in education and child development.
Department: education & child development
For more than 40 years, norc has been committed to conducting high quality education researchThe education and child development department is a leader in conducting research and evaluations as well as large national surveysWe conduct both formative and summative studies using extensive qualitative, quantitative, and quasi-experimental methods, conduct sophisticated analyses utilizing data science techniques, and provide comprehensive technical assistance to education decision makers and practitioners.
The study of interest will address racial equity in higher education by looking at how a mix of institutions confront structural barriers inhibiting graduationBy leveraging a large-scale, systematic effort known as the illinois equity in attainment initiative (ilea), we investigate participating illinois colleges and universities who have publicly committed to improving black and latinx graduation outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Collection, analysis, and coding of interview and observation data from ilea partner institutions
Use and manipulation of databases, spreadsheets, and qualitative coding software
Preparation of memos, field notes, and tables
Administrative and other tasks as needed
Provide support to study teams in the planning, scheduling, and conducting project activities including site visits, virtual and in-person interviews, and meetings
May also include analysis of primary and secondary data, including data coding and cleaning
Prepare literature reviews, and written descriptions of data collection methodologies and procedures
May also assist in preparation and writing of reports to funders and institutions
Required skills:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience with knowledge in the principles, processes, and methods of social science research a plus
Strong writing skills, including experience with report writing
Outstanding interpersonal and critical reasoning skills
Must have reliable internet access because the research assistant will work remotely
Must have outstanding interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills
Must demonstrate strong problem solving capability
Must have the ability and time to conduct interviews, draft field notes and analytic memos, and attend team meetings
Must be able to work both independently and in project teams
Strong proficiency with ms office software
Opportunities to publish will be discussed on a case-by-case basis
Applications must include the following:
Resume or cv
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 decisionsSince 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaborationToday, 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 findingsBut 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 teamWith 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 workforceNorc evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.
Advertised: september 29, 2021 central daylight time applications close:
