Research Analyst
Quick answer
Vera Institute of Justice is hiring a Research Analyst (Brooklyn, NY) paying $64,000 - $67,000 to support the Advancing Universal Representation (UREP) Initiative in building and sharing evidence for immigration policies.
- Role
- Research Analyst
- Organization
- Vera Institute of Justice
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $64,000 - $67,000
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Research Analyst for the Advancing Universal Representation (UREP) Initiative works in a supporting research role to build and share evidence in support of the Initiative’s goal to advance policies and programs that support due process in the immigration system.
What you'll do
- Clean and manage data (primarily quantitative)
- Support data collection under the supervision of senior research staff
- Support quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and/or write up of methods and results
- Field rapid response data requests from team members and external partners
- Prepare and format reports, factsheets, and other products
- Support other lines of work within the Initiative (i.e., advocacy, programs, and blueprint design) on a variety of assignments, as needed
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, or social science, or related field + up to 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with the immigration legal system and/or immigration policy through lived or work experience
- A demonstrated interest in research, and/or some experience using research methods in academic or applied settings
- A demonstrated commitment to racial justice
- Coding experience, preferably for data analysis in Python, R, Stata, or SQL
- Ability to synthesize complex literature and share findings from existing research
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Brooklyn, NY, and is part of a hybrid schedule.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range for this position is $64,000 - $67,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, or social science, or related field, and experience in quantitative research.
How do I apply?
Applications may be submitted online, by mail, or by fax. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Is the job remote?
The job is part of a hybrid schedule, with employees in the office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.
How to apply
Apply directly on Vera Institute of Justice's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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