Position overview Position title: Researcher Salary range: $85,000 - $125,000 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: September 2022 Position duration: Two years with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance Application Window
Open date: August 5th, 2022
Next review date: Friday, Aug 19, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Sep 4, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description California Policy Lab
The California Policy Lab (CPL) creates data-driven insights for the public good. Our mission is to improve the lives of Californians by generating evidence that transforms public policy. We do this by forming lasting partnerships between government and California's flagship public universities to harness the power of research and administrative data. We work on California's most urgent issues, including homelessness, poverty, criminal justice reform, and education inequality. We facilitate close working partnerships between policymakers and researchers at the University of California to help evaluate and improve public programs through rigorous empirical research and technical assistance. CPL recognizes the value of having a diverse staff at all levels of the organization.
CPL-Berkeley is a center within the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE).
Position Duties
The Specialist conducts independent quantitative research, including conceptualizing research questions and design; requesting, receiving, and cleaning data files; creating and implementing an analysis plan; conducting quality assurance reviews; summarizing results in documents for both academic and policy audiences; and generating replicability documentation. The Specialist may implement multiple research designs and analysis techniques, including but not limited to randomized control trials, quasi-experimental designs using natural experiments or other such variation, and difference-in-difference and event study analyses. Further, a successful candidate can lead research projects with small teams, write proposals to support research projects, and ensure timely and high quality completion of research tasks. The Specialist will mentor other research staff, and may serve as a supervisor.
The position will report to the Research Director, and will work directly with leading social policy researchers at UC and beyond, state and local government agency staff, and CPL's leadership team.
California Policy Lab : https://www.capolicylab.org/
IRLE : https://irle.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Associate Specialist:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree plus five (5) years of professional research experience.
OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree plus three (3) years of professional research experience.
Full Specialist:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree plus ten (10) years of professional research experience.
OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree plus (8) years of professional research experience.
OR
PhD or equivalent international degree plus two (2) years of professional research experience. Preferred qualifications
Training and experience that clearly demonstrates qualifications
PhD or equivalent international degree in economics, public policy, or related social science field, or equivalent experience
Record of independent research and publication, including leading research design and analysis and writing for both academic and policy audiences
Fluency in data-analysis packages from commonly used programming languages like Python, R, Stata, SQL, and/or SAS.
Experience working with large and complex datasets, including administrative datasets
Knowledge of data management systems, practices, and standards
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data
A commitment to advancing racial equity and inclusion through research as well CPL's internal and external relationships
Post-PhD experience managing projects as a Principal Investigator and supervising project staff
Experience writing grant proposals, communicating with funders, and managing grant reporting
Experience collaborating with government agency partners
Expertise in one or more of CPL's primary policy areas
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Writing Sample - One or more illustrative examples of the candidate's research - a "job market paper," a manuscript, or other research product suitable to the candidate's field. The candidate should be the primary author.
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03535
Help contact: myearian@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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Job location Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03535
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