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Qualitative Researcher

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Qualitative Researcher

Department

Cornwall Ctr Metro Studies

Salary Details

$2,500-9,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies is seeking to hire a temporary Qualitative Researcher to conduct and manage a short-term, evaluation project studying the relationships between urban neighborhood organizations and community outcomes. The Researcher will conduct qualitative data collection and cleaning, data management, data mining, statistical modeling, develop data visualizations and dashboards, and write reports for stakeholders and the public. The Researcher may supervise graduate student researchers.

The Qualitative Researcher will work on projects involving large-scale, longitudinal data. Strong qualitative skills, data management and maintenance of databases, and experience working with community groups are essential. The Researcher will contribute to planning and presenting at the Center’s research convenings. The Researcher must be committed to using research as tool for achieving equity. Experience with place-based research would be very advantageous as would familiarity with research on school change and funding. Cornwall research projects are in partnership with various local and state stakeholder groups and focus on numerous topics in K–12 education, urban planning, and community stability.

As a major public university in New Jersey’s largest city, Rutgers University-Newark provides students with the knowledge and preparation necessary for leadership roles in an increasingly complex society, with particular attention to its public mission and building a civic dialogue. The campus is the most diverse national university in the United States and is ranked twelfth among doctoral degree-granting small universities in the country. Total enrollment is more than 13,000 students. The Cornwall Center is one manifestation of the University’s commitment to building, in partnership with local residents, a more vibrant community. Its specific mission is conducting research and demonstration projects that improve the quality of life in the metropolitan New Jersey, especially for the most vulnerable residents.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

25FA1084

Posting Open Date

10/30/2025

Posting Close Date

11/04/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D., preferably in public policy, education, sociology, economics, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree holders in relevant fields may be considered but only in cases where candidate has substantial (5 years or more) relevant experience with clear evidence of effectiveness.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Position requires a person with excellent organizational talents, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse interests in a spirit of mutual cooperation. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

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https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262670

Campus

Rutgers University-Newark

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Rutgers University-Newark

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Newark

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Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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