Research Scientist

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Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is looking to hire a full-time research scientist to work with the Criminal Justice @ SPIA initiative. The position entails close collaboration with the four faculty members of the initiative (Patrick Sharkey, Jonathan Mummolo, Laurence Ralph, Maria Sviatschi).  This position involves a variety of high-level research tasks, including programming, data science tasks, literature review, grant preparation, and writing.

 

This is a one year term, benefits-eligible position.

Responsibilities:

  • Data science: Tasks include programming, data collection, and data analysis to support multiple projects of the faculty in the Criminal Justice @ SPIA initiative, using tools such as R and Stata.
  • Research and writing: Conduct literature reviews and contribute writing to reports and articles for faculty members.
  • Grants: Assist with grant proposal preparation and submission. For grants that have been awarded, assist with preparing reports.
  • Perform other research tasks and research coordination as needed

Essential Qualifications:

  • PhD
  • Programming in R and Stata
  • Data analysis and methods of causal inference
  • Skills in conducting literature reviews and academic writing

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with grant proposal preparation

 

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion – fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University’s dedication to excellence.

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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