Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs

The Senior Research Associate will work closely with the Director of Research at the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI). In this role, they will independently design, conduct, and execute advanced quantitative studies on disability policy, produce manuscripts for top academic journals, and develop high-quality reports and briefs for granting agencies. This role required expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, advanced econometrics), strong applied data skills, and familiarity with contemporary disability policies.

The Senior Research Associate is expected to function as an independent investigator by leading projects, shaping research questions, designing study protocols, preparing IRB documentation, and writing manuscripts. The successful candidate will bring a proven quantitative skill set and track record of delivering empirical research from design to completion.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

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