All these projects raise important questions regarding the effects on children and families. Ph.D. or equivalent with relevant research experience in developmental psychology, sociology, or related field. Emphasis in quantitative methodologies, including longitudinal studies. Strong computer programming skills, preferably in SAS, and experience handling complex data sets. Mail resume, the names of 3 references, writing and programming sample.
Salary commensurate with experience.
An equal opportunity employer. Positions are available at either the Senior Research Associate level or Research Associate level. Senior Research Associates lead major program impact studies while Research Associates are part of the team working on large projects. At either level you would design new research methods and develop research plans for the analysis, conduct statistical analyses on program impacts and on benefits and costs, and write research reports. Merging your expertise in computer programming and data processing with economic and social policy analysis, you will also manage the creation of research analysis files, and develop surveys and other data collection instruments.