Research Specialist Cohen Center

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies (CMJS) at Brandeis University is seeking a research specialist to provide support for an interdisciplinary, forward-thinking team of researchers and scholars who conduct quantitative and qualitative studies of the American Jewish community. This is an entry-level position with room for growth.

You would be an excellent fit for this position if you have outstanding written and oral communication skills, are detail-oriented and a motivated team player, and if you love to learn new skills in a dynamic work environment. It is an excellent opportunity to explore the world of social science research and apply those skills to help understand the dynamics of the US Jewish community.

Located at Brandeis University, CMJS fosters a nurturing environment that prioritizes personal and professional growth. Intellectual exploration and creative thinking are encouraged along with taking advantage of the many benefits an elite liberal arts university has to offer, including graduate-level courses.

The hiring range for the position is $47.3k-$51.8k.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as the primary support contact during survey administration. Field emails and phone calls from organizations and survey respondents

Oversee the coding of qualitative survey data

Train and manage a team of part-time undergraduate research assistants who work on coding, follow-up calling, and other research support tasks

Manage data collection of online surveys

Assist in developing, programming, and testing survey instruments in Qualtrics

Assist with reports and presentations. Make charts, figures, and slides using Excel and PowerPoint

Work with the full research team on other tasks as needed

Other Responsibilities:

Schedule and conduct phone interviews with respondents

Potential travel opportunities to conduct observations

Conduct literature searches and write short summaries

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social sciences or related field

Highly organized and detail oriented

Strong team player

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly

Comfort with technology

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiarity with the US Jewish community

Preferred but not required:

Training in quantitative methods and statistics

Experience conducting telephone and/or in-person interviews

Data visualization skills

Knowledge of non-English languages including Hebrew, Russian, and/or Spanish.

Pay Range Disclosure

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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