Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing and development of technical reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data into clear, compelling narratives for academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.
• Provide leadership in project conceptualization, development, and fieldwork implementation and management.
• Perform sophisticated data analysis to support the Center's research agenda.
• Research new proposals and secure contracts for grant-funded research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of applied research and evaluation experience in an academic setting.
• Advanced statistical skills and the ability to provide analytical and programming support.
• Proven experience managing large research projects, including fieldwork and report writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or post-baccalaureate study in public policy, data analytics, or program evaluation.
• Proficiency in statistical programming tools such as R, Python, SQL, or Stata.
• Experience with data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience using qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti).
• Demonstrated success in authoring peer-reviewed publications or policy-relevant research products.
• Experience working with large, complex administrative or longitudinal datasets.
• Background in mixed-methods research approaches.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state's preeminent public institution of higher education. The Effective School Practice Center is a grant-funded center dedicated to advancing research that informs educational and social policy.