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University of Nebraska at Omaha · 3 weeks ago

Research Specialist (NCJR) (Open to UNO Employees Only)

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Research Specialist to work under the general direction of the Director of the Nebraska Center for Justice Research. The role involves providing research and data analysis for statewide projects, developing research designs, and engaging with community activities.

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Responsibilities

Provide research, coordination, data analysis and related services for statewide research and technical assistance projects

Participates in developing research designs, data collection methods, strategies for data management, strategies for project coordination, and documents technical assistance provision

Writes and edits reports and manuscripts, develops and monitors reports, and works with funding agencies

Travels, as needed, for community engagement activities

Other duties as assigned to successfully execute large, team-based research and community-engagement projects

Qualification

Research methodsStatistical techniquesData analysisSPSSExcelCoordinationTechnical assistanceReport writingCommunity engagement

Required

PhD preferred in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field in the social sciences

Two to four years of criminology and/or criminal justice research experience is preferred

Experience in coordination and/or technical assistance if preferred

Expertise in a variety of research methods and statistical techniques is required

Experience in SPSS, EXCEL, or other analysis software is desired

Company

University of Nebraska at Omaha

UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university -- a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves life.

Founded in 1908

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

1001-5000 employees