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Posted: 06-Mar-26

Location: Syracuse, New York

Type: Full-time

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Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
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Internal Number: 6976239

Research Associate
Job #: 042627
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $68,500 - $86,000
Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Research Associate will work closely with the BBI Director of Research to conduct complex statistical analyses on disability related research questions and produce high-quality papers for prestigious journals and reports/ briefs for granting agencies. This includes leading projects using robust research designs such as randomized control trials, quasi-experimental designs, and other quantitative methods with an understanding of contemporary disability policies and issues.
In this mission critical position, the candidate will assist with designing project protocols, obtaining IRB approvals and maintaining IRB records, collecting data, interpreting and analyzing collected data, writing manuscripts, as well as providing input and attending project meetings and conference calls. They are also expected to contribute to the development of new grant proposals and research projects including study designs, research questions, survey questionnaires, and strategies for data analysis, among other activities.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, Disability Policy, Public Health, Social Science or related fields or Masters degree with at least 3 years of research experience.
• Expertise in designing, supervising, and bringing research and evaluation projects to completion, using strong, reliable, and complex quantitative research methods.
• Experience with rigorous quantitative research designs.
• Understanding of contemporary disability policies and issues is a plus.
• Experience analyzing large datasets, including representative survey data, and knowledge of Census data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with effectively translating research findings for diverse audiences.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in designing and implementing quantitative research and evaluation.
• Experience in managing complex research projects and producing high quality quantitative research reports, ensuring that protection of human subjects involved in the research are maintained per established protocols.
• Demonstrated history of research excellence and/or a strong publication record.
• Proficiency in inferential statistics, including the use of at least one common statistical package (such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, or R).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute project activities; ability to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and under general supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels, including virtual work environments.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement research projects.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Write reports, articles, and other pieces of dissemination; give presentations; assist in writing grant proposals.
• Mentor students also working on sponsored projects.
• Support administrative tasks related to funded projects and communication about Institute.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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