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Research Associate (Open Rank)

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Apr 7, 2022

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Industry
Education
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Research Associate (Open Rank), Schar School of Policy and Government The George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government invites applications to fill a Research Associate position. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. About the Position:Professors Faye Taxman and Danielle Rudes are seeking a researcher to collaborate on research at the interface between health and criminology. This position will support the work of various studies focused on policies to advance interventions to interrupt offending, substance abuse and other risk behaviors, implementation studies, and/or or interventions to create high performing organizations. Additionally, the position includes use of administrative data, overseeing human subject protocols, and statistical modeling. Responsibilities:Working on the study protocol;Creating and maintaining databases;Conducting sophisticated statistical analyses;Managing response rates;Managing field staff;Collaborating with team members on empirical studies and research projectsAssisting in the design of new studies;Supervising students at all levels;Assisting in the supervision of our outstanding graduate research assistants and field staff. Required Qualifications:Master's degreeAt least one year of relevant experience working on research studies in the intersection of health and justice;Outstanding quantitative skills, including experience with SPSS, R, STATA, and/or SAS;Excellent writing and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Policy, Social Sciences, and/or Quantitative Analyses;Interest in publications;Experience with administrative data sets, randomized controlled data and working with teams from various institutions;Experience working with justice-involved populations.

For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

"Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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4400 University Dr
MSN 3C3
Fairfax
VA
22030
US

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