Vera Institute of Justice
Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.
Research • Technical Assistance • Demonstration Projects • Criminal Justice
201 - 500
Research Associate, Greater Justice New York
3 days ago
🏢 In-office - Brooklyn
Vera Institute of Justice
Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.
Research • Technical Assistance • Demonstration Projects • Criminal Justice
201 - 500
Description
• Develop and implement research methodologies • Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Use statistical analysis software for multivariate quantitative analyses • Synthesize findings and draft memos, presentations, and reports • Prepare statistics, background research, or infographics for reports • Build and maintain database • Update and troubleshoot the initiative’s NY data hub • Streamline the process of data collection • Develop data tools to support policy and advocacy efforts • Support research team operations
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in academic or applied research settings • Experience working with large datasets and advanced knowledge of R or other programming languages • Knowledge of social science research, ideally including experience in local or state government, or criminal justice
Benefits
• Merit pay • Generous paid time off • Comprehensive health insurance • Student loan repayment benefits • Professional development training opportunities • Up to $2,000 annual education costs
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