Senior Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst

The UCLA Center for Labor Research and Education, Downtown Labor Center conducts research on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center's research, policy and educational initiatives serve to inform a diverse group of stakeholders: workers, community organizers, policy makers, educators, labor leaders, students, and elected officials. The Labor Center carries out research on topics such as labor and workplace conditions, and works with community-based organizations, unions, government, policy institutes and employers to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. It also provides an important source of research and information on worker centers, unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public.

The Senior Research Analyst (SRA) position will lead climate projects at the UCLA Labor Center. The SRA will manage projects and collaborate on all aspects of the research process, including the research design, workplan, methodology and instrument development, data collection procedures, analysis, and reporting. The SRA is expected to review professional literature in the field as needed and report on findings related to topics of interest, including best practices. The SRA will also collaborate with external partners and expand the Labor Center's research capacity through staff training. We are looking for an SRA with a strong commitment to research justice.

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Qualifications

• 5-7 years related research experience participating in large research projects in a field relevant to labor and low-wage work.
• 5-7 years data analysis, economic development, public policy, urban planning, labor studies/labor relations, or law; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with multiple research and evaluation methods, including strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, cultural and racial equity program evaluation design, participatory data collection methods, and knowledge of Dedoose, SPSS or other software programs and their implementation.
• Organizational skills to work independently with minimal supervision, determine workload priorities and tasks to complete work in a timely manner, and identify and resolve problems. Knowledge of California workforce development programs, labor movement, and social justice organizations.
• Project management and coordination experience, including adherence to project timelines, liaising with partners, developing workplans, and managing fielding and data plans.
• Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively and to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, community leaders, government officials, and workers from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit engaging, clear, precise, and grammatically correct reports and articles, with strong attention to detail and quality control, for scholarly, policy, and popular audiences.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and visual communication skills to translate complex data and policy issues into easy-to-understand resources using "popular education" principles.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule, as dictated by operational needs.
• Ability to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participant information and follow the University's guidelines on work ethics and integrity.
• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
• Master's Degree in research management, designing and carrying out research and evaluation projects and/or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• 20% Must live in Southern California, have reliable transportation, and be able to travel within California and the U.S.

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