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Salary $55,000 - $60,000 a year job type full-time
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To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, your cv, one or more writing samples demonstrating your research skills (e.g., job market paper, dissertation chapter, recent publication that you authored or co-authored), and contact information for three individuals who are willing and able to serve as references for youThe cover letter should address in detail your fit for the position and the ways in which you meet the required and desirable qualifications for the position, listed below, as well as your professional commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and equityIf the writing sample is a co-authored paper, include in your cover letter a detailed explanation of your particular role in the workReview of applications will begin on october 20th and continue until the position is filled.
Job summary
The research project lead organizes and executes research projects and collaborates in original research and funding proposals addressing postsecondary students’ educational and labor market outcomes, and policies and practices that influence student successThe position is part of a research team under the direction of peter riley bahr, associate professor in the center for the study of higher and postsecondary education, who will determine the scope of workThis is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.
Responsibilities*
Manage and prepare complex data sets for analysis
Write carefully commented and well-organized stata syntax
Conduct analyses
Prepare codebooks and document methodological and operational decisions of data processing
Write manuscripts, reports, briefs, and funding proposals
Prepare and deliver presentations
Prepare literature reviews
Participate in and contribute to team meetings
Guide the work of graduate student research team members, assign tasks, set timelines, ascertain the quality and completeness of work products, and ensure that deadlines are met
Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications*
M.a(phd preferred) in education, public policy, sociology, economics, or a related field
Extensive experience with quantitative research methods
Experience preparing complex longitudinal datasets for analysis, including cleaning, coding, merging, and managing data
Experience using stata to prepare and analyze data and display results
Experience writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed scholarly journals
Experience translating research findings for presentation to scholarly audiences, such as at professional conferences
Extensive, in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of higher education research
Familiarity with contemporary research and policy discourse on community colleges and other open-access postsecondary institutions
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work well with others, including both receiving direction and providing direction
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Experience with project planning and leadership
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desired qualifications*
Ph.dIn education, public policy, sociology, economics, or a related field
Experience writing research grant proposals
Experience writing research reports or research briefs for policymaker and/or practitioner audiences
Experience translating research findings for presentation to policymakers and/or practitioners
Experience working in state or national higher education organizations
Work locations
The school of education is located at 610 eUniversity, ann arbor, michiganThis is a 100% remote position, but an on-campus office is available if preferred.
Additional information
We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differencesFurther, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the school of education a welcoming place for allIn seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.
Background screening
The university of michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checksBackground checks will be performed in compliance with the fair credit reporting act.
Application deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar daysThe review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after postingThis opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-m eeo/aa statement
The university of michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-m covid-19 vaccination policy
Covid-19 vaccinations are now required for all university of michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including michigan medicineThis includes those working or learning remotelyMore information on this policy is available on the campus blueprint website or the u-m dearborn and u-m flint websites.
