Research Associate – Part‑Time (Hybrid)

About the role

The Research Associate will join an interdisciplinary team conducting a five‑year field evaluation of legal financial obligations and their impact on justice‑involved individuals. This part‑time, hybrid position includes project‑management responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to scholarly publications.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection, management, and cleaning for the research project.
• Maintain research schedules, track project deadlines, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Facilitate communication among team members, agency partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting interim and final reports for sponsors.
• Participate in data analysis, including coding and statistical work.
• Co‑author research manuscripts and contribute to dissemination of findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by project investigators.

Required profile

• Minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a hybrid/flexible environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Grant‑funded, part‑time per‑diem position (non‑exempt).
• Compensation based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity review.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research on criminal‑justice policy.