JOB DESCRIPTION:

NORC at the University of Chicago currently seeks a part-time Research Associate I to support the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) and other projects in the Bridge Department as needed.
For this role, you must be available to work 5-10 hours per week in person at the NORC Hyde Park office.
The RA candidate will understand social science research concepts and practices and have a passion for using survey methods and data to facilitate generating rigorous scientific insights.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Social Science program (e.g., sociology, political science, public policy, psychology, economics, etc.)
• Be able to work 5-10 hours per week during the school year
• Be able to work increased hours during term and summer breaks, if needed
• Outstanding interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Understanding of routine sampling procedures and working knowledge of statistical software packages (SAS, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work independently and in project teams
• Strong proficiency with MS Office software is expected.
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

• Conduct Literature reviews
• Support a range of data collection activities
• Conduct Quantitative and Qualitative analysis
• Prepare memos, research summaries, and reports
• Engage in a range of administrative tasks.