Research Analyst

Position Description Do you want to use your empirical research skills to advance individual rights? This is what the Institute for Justice’s Strategic Research team does every day, creating data-driven research used by journalists, lawmakers, advocates, and courts to bring light to government abuse and achieve reform. We are seeking entrepreneurial researchers to join our team in leadership roles. Title is negotiable to reflect research and managerial skills and experience. Primary Responsibilities Developing and executing research plans on a wide range of cutting‑edge topics, such as civil forfeiture, occupational licensing, qualified immunity, zoning/housing, and 4th Amendment rights. Working closely with IJ attorneys and researchers to generate research questions that advance our issues and identify the strongest methods to answer them. Finding datasets or creatively building them, and managing data collection. Manipulating and analyzing large datasets with descriptive and inferential statistics, and drafting and managing surveys. Mining research literature for new ideas, potential collaborators, and methodological insights. Leading both solo and team projects. Managing and mentoring junior researchers and assistants to maintain high standards of accuracy, methodological rigor, and integrity. Ensuring research findings reach key audiences, such as journalists and lawmakers, to bring important issues to prominence and create policy change. Writing clear, accessible reports for general audiences, and articles for peer‑reviewed journals. Conducting media interviews; testifying before legislatures and city councils; writing media materials such as op‑eds and letters to the editor; speaking at public events. Strategizing with IJ’s communications, legislative, activism, and research teams to maximize distribution and impact. Benefits Hybrid work schedule Flexible work hours with core business hours of 10 am and 4 pm Smart casual dress code; casual Fridays Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums) Free Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life insurance plans HSA employer contributions 401(k) with employer matches Generous PTO including a paid personal day and 12 paid holidays Salary range: $120,000–$130,000. IJ is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr