Research Associate I - Health Sciences Research - Washington DC Hybrid Office

• Provide general research support on quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Prepare background research including literature reviews and environmental scans on key topics.
• Test data collection instruments and systems.
• Assist with data preparation, data cleaning, and coding.
• Conduct statistical analyses of survey data for research reports or ad-hoc as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, tables, and graphs based on findings.
• Assist with tasks related to business development such as providing proposal support.
• Take notes at meetings and prepare initial draft of minutes.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, psychology, communications, survey methodology, or other social science discipline required.
• 6 months of research experience (internships included) in social sciences with qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analysis required.
• Outstanding interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated attentiveness to detailed tasks, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet multiple efforts' requirements simultaneously, and to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including MS Teams, SharePoint, OneNote.
• Experience conducting analysis using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, NVivo) is beneficial.
• Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.
• This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop or Washington, DC office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and a writing assignment upon request.

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For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we're known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

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