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Yaqeen Institute · 1 day ago

Behavioral Scientist

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

Yaqeen Institute is a nonprofit on a mission to pioneer Islamic research in creative formats tailored to meet people where they are. They are seeking a qualified Behavioral Scientist to advise the strategic growth of the Global Muslim Studies Division and support empirical research exploring the dynamics of Muslim populations worldwide.

EducationNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Design and execute experimental studies and surveys from scratch, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to investigate religious and social phenomena

Lead complex data gathering initiatives, including long-form qualitative interviews, focus groups, and the collection of data

Apply advanced statistical knowledge to large datasets and utilization of data visualization

Lead product/program evaluations to assess impact and efficacy through rigorous scientific standards

Author and co-author high-level deliverables including academic papers, journal articles, curriculum standards, white papers, and books

Work simultaneously on multiple projects, collaborating with the 'Books & Reports' squad to ensure research aligns with long-term publication goals

Qualification

PhDMaster's degreeStatistical SoftwareResearch ToolsIslamic LiteracyAcademic RigorStrategic AlignmentQuantitative AnalysisQualitative MethodsStatistical AnalysisAcademic WritingCollaboration

Required

PhD or Master's degree in Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Criminology, Islamic Studies, or Education

Strong proficiency in working with statistical software, specifically Stata, SPSS, MPlus, R, or Python

Expertise in using Qualtrics for survey design and Shamela/Academic Libraries for literature reviews

Understanding of foundational Islamic ideas, concepts, values, and principles is essential for contextualizing research findings

Demonstrated ability to produce work that meets the standards of peer review and academic credibility

Ability to distinguish between 'knowledge generation' (Research) and 'delivery optimization' (Product), ensuring work focuses on validity, authority, and shifting public narrative