Behavioral Science Research Analyst

Research Analyst II is a mid-level behavioral science researcher at the Center for Advanced Hindsight. They may hold advanced degrees and/or have three or more years of experience in the field of behavioral science. They operate with some oversight, provide mentorship to more junior staff, and are responsible for carrying out smaller projects independently. This contract position is grant-funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability and other factors.

Independently lead research studies – 35%

• Conduct literature reviews to identify gaps, generate new hypotheses, and inform existing streams of research
• Contribute to hypothesis generation for field and lab studies and contribute to study designs
• Ensure all studies are fielded with fidelity
• Sometimes responsible for conducting data analysis, drawing conclusions from study results, and determining next steps, with supervision from Research Scholars or Project Managers
• Occasionally responsible for drafting manuscripts for academic publication and popular press
• Write IRB applications

Provide support to research studies – 35%

• Program studies in Qualtrics
• Create study materials (ex: mailers, prompts, emails, SMS copy, etc.)
• Create research protocols for lab and field experiments
• Train research experimenters or coordinators responsible for recruiting participants and running lab studies

Manage relationships with partners and sponsors – 15%

• Work with sponsor/partner to determine how to implement agreed-upon studies
• Identify opportunities for new research with sponsors/partners
• Ensure partner/sponsor expectations are met
• Train partners/sponsors on behavioral science content and methods

Provide project management – 15%

• Ensure components of projects are scheduled appropriately and delivered on-time
• Take notes during all meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Work requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social science or related field . A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience - 4 years of experience in research/data analysis,  OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Other Requirements:

Travel and work authorization (required) –

• Must be eligible to work in the US, reside in NC, and adhere to CAH’s hybrid work policy of 3 or more days/week in the office.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Technical Skills (required) -

• Familiarity with all research processes and some familiarity with statistics
• Strong understanding of behavioral science principles
• Ability to speak and write coherently.

 Other:

• Curiosity and a passion for inquiry
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of psychology and behavioral economics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Productive, timely, and responsible, with organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a research environment, including the planning and preparation of research materials, data collection, and data analysis
• Ability to work well in a team environment and build relationships with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work in changing environments and shift priorities when needed
• Ability to adjust rapidly to the evolving needs of multiple researchers and projects
• Strong time management skills, work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as manage multiple collaborations and research projects at once
• Ability to recognize their own limitations and ask for help when needed
• Meet strict deadlines and work in a timely manner, keeping researchers up to date with progress on projects.

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence 3+ days per week. Candidates should live within a commutable distance of our lab located in Durham, NC.

Applications for this position should be submitted through the Duke Careers website at the following link https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-Research-Analyst-II-NC-27710/1292469100/ .