The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Partnership Program Research Associate (Preferred Candidate).
Applications will be accepted until 4/24/2023.
A preferred candidate has been identified
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This is what the College of Arts and Letters stands for. We play an integral role in Notre Dame's mission to serve as the world's preeminent Catholic research university. We are searching for someone to join our dynamic team who shares the same passion and mission. We are looking for a Partnership Program Research Associate for our Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC). This position is a one-year appointment commencing Fall 2023.
Who we are: The Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC) is a research, teaching, and public affairs programming center affiliated with the Department of Political Science and housed within the College of Arts and Letters. Since 2008, NDISC has provided a forum for national security scholars at the University of Notre Dame and elsewhere to come together to explore the most pressing issues in national security policy.
Who we need: The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with the desire to pursue a career in international security either through government service or the private sector. Studies in the area of international security affairs, broadly defined, is a plus. Proven ability to work successfully as a member of a team in a dynamic professional environment and prior leadership roles are a must.
The primary responsibilities of the Partnership Program Research Associate will be to engage our audiences in the Center's activities and research and in doing so to increase our presence in the field. The position will also collaborate with the Director and Principals to execute a variety of the educational, research, and public affairs programs of the Center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position will support the Center's mission by collaborating with the Director, Faculty, and Principals with the educational, research, and public affairs programs of the Center. This will include independent research, including writing & editing papers, and will require professional knowledge, involve complex problems, and require advanced research skills.

• Creating and implementing public affairs programming, social media and communications outreach, and off-site program management.

• This position is also responsible for continuing to grow the research, communications, and networking synergies between NDISC and its technical and funding partnerships. One benchmark for this duty is successfully completing the Koch Associate Program which is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country's most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways.

A preferred candidate has been identified
Minimum Qualifications:

• Training in qualitative and statistical techniques employed in randomized evaluations
• Statistical programming experience required (STATA, R, SAS)
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-directed, with willingness to take initiative over project tasks and explore potential evaluations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for academic researchers as a research assistant is preferred
• Experience working for or with political scientists is preferred

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23949. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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