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1. Coordinates and manages diverse survey and experimental research projects, including research design, questionnaire development, implementation, and analysis, working with a multi-institutional team of investigators. 2. Authors public reports and peer-reviewed publications. 3. Constructs and maintains large datasets, including codebooks. 4. Maintains an online library of research reports and articles. 5. Assists with grant proposals. 6. Disseminates research findings through briefings, presentations, and social media. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Ability to communicate research methods and findings to non-technical audiences. Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Posting Position Title:  Research Specialist

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects, objectives, and deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Research Specialist - YPCCC

Required Skill/ability 1:  Proficiency and experience in online/digital experimental research and platforms (e.g., Qualtrics).

Required Skill/ability 4:  Ability to think strategically about research issues and projects.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Proficiency in data management and analysis using R, SPSS, SAS, Excel, GIS and/or other applications.

Master's degree in a relevant social science field or discipline, such as survey research, risk perception, communication (climate change, science, environment, public health, and/or political communication), behavior change, psychology, political science, sociology, or human geography and four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency and experience in survey and experimental research, project and data management, and analysis.

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