NORC at the University
of Chicago is seeking a qualified Research Assistant to support the Public
Health Department. NORC is a not-for-profit academic research organization that
partners with government, commercial, and nonprofit clients to perform research
and disseminate knowledge.
This position is located in Bethesda, MD, and is responsible for conducting literature reviews; statistical analyses of primary and secondary data; and prepare memos, tables and graphs based on findings. In addition, this position is responsible for playing a central role in maintaining administrative records.
Responsibilities
This position is located in Bethesda, MD, and is responsible for conducting literature reviews; statistical analyses of primary and secondary data; and prepare memos, tables and graphs based on findings. In addition, this position is responsible for playing a central role in maintaining administrative records.
Responsibilities
§ Provide general research
support related to social science (e.g. public health and health policy
research) on assignments of low to moderate complexity.
§ Conduct literature
reviews, statistical analysis of primary and secondary data and prepares memos,
tables, and graphs based on findings under supervision of experienced
professionals.
§ Take notes at meetings
and prepare initial draft of minutes. Take notes at telephone/in-person
interviews.
§ Develop project
materials, such as report outlines, visual exhibits for reports, and serving as
an editor for deliverables.
§ Support business
development efforts through coordination of document preparation and
reproduction.
§ Under the direction of
senior staff, support the development of new business by conducting background
research on programs, award history, and agency goals and objectives.
§ Perform other duties as
assigned.
§ Bachelor's Degree from
accredited college or university. Degree in Social Science or related field
involving quantitative analysis desired.
§ Basic knowledge of the
principles, processes, and methods of survey research through reading
literature and experience in the field; basic understanding of routine sampling
procedures and of quantitative analysis.
§ Problem solving skills.
§ Ability to work on
multiple projects simultaneously.
§ Strong writer
§ Detail-oriented
§ Strong communication
skills
§ Excellent interpersonal
skills
§ Adaptable
§ Strong proficiency with
MS Office software.
§ Occasional travel for
site visits and meetings
§ Quantitative skills/statistical
software package experience not required
§ Strong qualitative
research skills
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