Research Associate Job at Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, OH

  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Overview The Research Associate works directly with Professor Trevon Logan to advance a range of ongoing research projects related to economic history, racial inequality, and health disparities, and contributes to a new line of inquiry at the intersection of history and qualitative economic methods with the aim of studying how identity and experience dynamically determine material well-being. Responsibilities Contributes to economics research program independently and as part of a team. Performs preliminary research, reviews background materials, and maintains databases. Collects data, conducts statistical analysis using Stata, Python, R or other software, writes statistical software programs, and organizes the presentation of results. Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for presentations and reports. Conducts literature reviews. Contributes to the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and research documents. Maintains effective communication with all members of the research team and outside institutions. Obtains and organizes information for research from other academic institutions and practitioners. Proofreads and edits citations of research reports, working papers, and publications. Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects. Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s Degree in economics or related social science field. Additional Education Desired Completion of at least two statistics/econometrics courses and one course in multivariate calculus. Required Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience. This may include relevant work experience as a student. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency in R, STATA, Python, or related software. Strong independent work ethic, interest in economics, inequality, and racialization, ability to collaborate with diverse research teams, commitment to equity, and quantitative research skills. Candidates must possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community as part of a research community that interrogates the historical sources of racial inequality. Additional Information A complete application will include: Cover letter Resume Writing or research output sample (optional) This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding. The pay range for this job profile is $51,500 - $67,250. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Location: Arps Hall (0011) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Online Audio and Video Media #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Work experience placement, Shift work, Day shift

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