Research Analyst, School of Public Health [R0144806]

University of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Vegas, NV

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at the Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy in the School of Public Health at UNLV involves coordinating and conducting research activities, managing project budgets, collaborating with project partners, and assisting with grant writing and report completion. The role requires leadership in project tasks and aims to support the development of related grants and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct research activities.
• Assist with project budgets.
• Collaborate with project partners to address project requirements.
• Develop ideas for related grants and projects with NICRP staff.
• Take a leadership role on project tasks.
• Assist with grant writing.
• Complete final reports and publication manuscripts.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to independently conduct social science and/or evaluation research.
• Knowledge of research methods, data analysis, and human subjects protections.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to write results of research analyses.
• Good computer skills in word processing and data management, specifically with SPSS software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• A comprehensive onboarding program.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.