Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Sr. Research Associate I at the Heller School in the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer a generous paid time off benefit. Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
As the Sr. Research Associate I, you will lead research initiatives within major research studies within The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy; provides day-to-day direction and project management to less experienced research staff on assigned projects. You also may serve as Principal (or Co-Principal) Investigator.
This role includes conceptualizing and performing innovative research, as well as, contributing through scholarship to enhance the relevant body of knowledge, proposal writing, data analysis, synthesis and presentation of complex and varied findings.
The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University's Heller School leads research that helps shape policies, programs and practices which improve the lives of people with disabilities across the lifespan. Nearly half of our staff identify as disabled, and we strongly encourage researchers with disabilities to apply.
For more information on us, please visit our website at the Lurie Institute.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as principal investigator or co-principal investigator leading a variety of research projects. Devises optimal approaches to meet scope of work and ensure timely high-quality submissions and deliverables. Conceptualizes and oversees complex data synthesis, regression analysis, modeling, etc.
• Develops long-term research strategy, proposals and budgets for the highest impact research projects with broad implications. Leads and oversees the writing of and securing of new grants; has accountability for growing funding base for projects. Mentors staff in the preparation of grant submission materials.
• Authors and/or co-authors a wide variety of reports, papers and presentations; typically co-authors peer reviewed papers; presents and publishes findings.
• Provides day-to-day direction to regular research staff and student workers on assigned projects.
• May have full managerial responsibility.
• Serves as liaison with key partners, stakeholders, subcontractors and other key outside personnel.
• Performs other assignments as needed.

Education, Work Experience, and Additional Information:
PhD (or equivalent related terminal degree) plus 1-3 years' experience
Ability to act as project manager for major research center, coordinating internal and external parties and deadlines
Ability to represent Brandeis and The Lurie Institute at research conferences; communications events
Strong experience with leading research projects requiring sensitivity for human subjects
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.