OPEN TO UNO EMPLOYEES ONLY: Research Specialist

University of Nebraska - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Omaha, NE

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Specialist position at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) involves analyzing data from various sources and coordinating research efforts with multiple agencies. The role requires strong quantitative skills to develop research designs, data collection methods, and manage data effectively. The candidate will also be responsible for writing and editing technical reports and manuscripts, contributing to the academic and practical understanding of criminology and criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data using quantitative methods from multiple data sources.
• Coordinate with multiple agencies for research and evaluation processes.
• Design, create, and revise research instruments as necessary.
• Develop research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.
• Write and edit technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field in the social sciences.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) for data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation.
• Two to four years of criminology and/or criminal justice research experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field in the social sciences.
• Experience in SPSS, Excel, and other analysis software.
• Advanced expertise in research methods and statistics.

Benefits

• Partial remote/telecommute opportunity
• Competitive salary of $55,000 annually
• Exempt position under FLSA guidelines