Research Associate
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Washington, D.C
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2022
- Closes
- Aug 25, 2022
- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Duties
As members of project teams, research associates perform the full range of research work, including:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy announcement was produced at U.S. taxpayer expense.
Qualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Ph.D. degree in a social science discipline such as data science, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology or a J.D. degree.
Additional information
The starting salary is set at $133,582. This position falls in the Center's pay band 6 which has a salary range up to $205,528. For a successful candidate not currently a member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, not to exceed $140,261, may be considered with proof that the candidate's current salary falls above the pay band 6 minimum salary of $133,582, in which case the Center would match that salary up to the starting salary limit of $140,261. This is the maximum starting salary, and it is non-negotiable. If the successful internal candidate's salary falls above the range minimum that salary will be matched up to his/her current salary.
Federal government benefits are applicable. An array of supplemental benefits is also offered including a transportation subsidy and a flexible benefit program allowing for pre-tax deductions for health insurance, health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses. The FJC is located in the Thurgood Marshall Building, conveniently situated to public transportation directly beside Union Station. The Marshall Building houses a child development center and a health fitness facility for its tenants.
The Center's official duty station is located in Washington, D.C. The Center offers telework options to its employees subject to some constraints and supervisory and division director approval.
This position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive civil service.
As members of project teams, research associates perform the full range of research work, including:
- Developing ideas and suggestions for new research projects;
- Conducting thorough social science and legal literature reviews and analysis;
- Designing qualitative and quantitative research protocols;
- Creating data collection instruments, such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and instruments for coding information from electronic and paper records;
- Collecting, supervising, and collaborating in the collection of data and the creation of data sets;
- Conducting and overseeing data and statistical analyses;
- Presenting research findings to diverse audiences within and outside the judiciary;
- Writing research reports;
- Developing educational material grounded in legal and social science research for judges and court employees; and
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Research.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary .
- Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
- Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
- All requirements must be met for full consideration.
This vacancy announcement was produced at U.S. taxpayer expense.
Qualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. degree in a social science discipline such as data science, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology or a J.D. degree; and
- At least two years of experience conducting policy-related research or working in a law-related area.
- Both a Ph.D. degree in a relevant social science discipline and a J.D. degree;
- Completion of graduate-level coursework in applied research methods, data science, and statistics;
- Knowledge of statistical analysis programs such as SAS, SPSS, and STATA and advanced features of Excel;
- Experience with designing and conducting court-focused research and education;
- Knowledge of federal court structure, governance, and operations; and
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with highly motivated and experienced professionals.
Education
Ph.D. degree in a social science discipline such as data science, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology or a J.D. degree.
Additional information
The starting salary is set at $133,582. This position falls in the Center's pay band 6 which has a salary range up to $205,528. For a successful candidate not currently a member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, not to exceed $140,261, may be considered with proof that the candidate's current salary falls above the pay band 6 minimum salary of $133,582, in which case the Center would match that salary up to the starting salary limit of $140,261. This is the maximum starting salary, and it is non-negotiable. If the successful internal candidate's salary falls above the range minimum that salary will be matched up to his/her current salary.
Federal government benefits are applicable. An array of supplemental benefits is also offered including a transportation subsidy and a flexible benefit program allowing for pre-tax deductions for health insurance, health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses. The FJC is located in the Thurgood Marshall Building, conveniently situated to public transportation directly beside Union Station. The Marshall Building houses a child development center and a health fitness facility for its tenants.
The Center's official duty station is located in Washington, D.C. The Center offers telework options to its employees subject to some constraints and supervisory and division director approval.
This position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive civil service.