Research Senior Associate

The Research Senior Associate serves as researcher for sponsored research in the Ohio Education Research Center within The John Glenn College of Public Affairs; monitors performance on assigned tasks; works with Glenn College Grants and Contracts Manager and sub-award personnel to meet fiscal and E04 reporting requirements; collaborates with OERC Director, principal investigator(s), staff scientists at OSU and research teams at other universities to develop and implement research protocols/procedures, and collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; writes statistical analysis and performs statistical modeling; maintains confidential data sets; writes grant reports to funding agencies; drafts articles, presentations, proposals, and technical reports for publication in conjunction with project principal investigator(s); delivers scientific presentations; supervises undergraduate or graduate students as assigned.

Duties Description
Serves as researcher for sponsored research programs as assigned (including report writing, proposal development, research management) with qualitative research focus

• Collecting data from interviews, surveys, and administrative data
• Preparing measures, code, and documentation for data analysis and research projects
• Writing analyses of qualitative and quantitative work

Collaborates with OERC Director, principal investigator(s), staff scientists at OSU and research teams at other universities

• Prepare proposals, monthly reports, interim and final reports
• Writes and supports writing for other team members in areas of expertise
• Serves as peer reviewer and consultant for internal research efforts

Supervises undergraduate or graduate students or less experienced staff as assigned;

• Supports Public Sector Data Science internship or other student instruction as required
• Provides support to training on related research activities to internal and external clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; those with a master’s degree must have at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software, such as Dedoose, is essential
• Experience in K-12 education preferred
• Proficiency in either R or Python at an advanced level is preferred.

Relevant Coursework:

• Strong foundation in mixed methods, research design and evaluation, and statistics

Additional information:

This is a 100% grant-funded, two-year position, renewable for up to three years based on funding and performance.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary range: $58,700 to $77,200. The salary for this position will be determined by internal equity, budget, and the candidate’s education and experience.

Please provide a cover letter with salary requirements and resume

The College

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is ranked 16th in the nation and #1 in Ohio among 271 Public Affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. This marks the college’s 10th year within the top 10% of public affairs graduate professional programs in the country. The college is also ranked among our peers in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25). Additionally, The Ohio State University ranked No. 5 internationally and No. 1 in the U.S. in public administration according to ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Term (Fixed Term) 40 First Shift