Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Health & Safety Net Researcher (Associate/Full Specialist) - California Policy Lab
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $198K/yr
3+ years expThe California Policy Lab is dedicated to generating research insights for government impact, focusing on critical issues such as homelessness and poverty. The Health & Safety Net Researcher will lead research efforts related to the social safety net and health, conducting quantitative research and collaborating with state and local agencies across California.
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Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Research Director, conduct quantitative research, including conceptualizing research questions and design; requesting, receiving, and cleaning data files; creating and implementing analysis plans; conducting quality assurance reviews; summarizing results in documents for both academic and policy audiences; and generating replicability documentation
Annually publish multiple reports and policy briefs based on research
Implement multiple research designs and analysis techniques, including but not limited to randomized control trials, quasi-experimental designs using natural experiments or other such variation, and difference-in-difference and event study analyses
Lead research projects with small teams, write proposals to support research projects, and ensure timely and high-quality completion of research tasks
Supervise other research staff, provide feedback on performance
Partner effectively with state and local agency staff to build a joint research agenda
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Associate Specialist: Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience
Full Specialist: Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience OR PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience
Conviction History Background: This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities
Preferred
Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, or equivalent experience
Five or more years of post-Ph.D. experience managing projects as a Principal Investigator and supervising project staff
Training and experience that clearly demonstrates qualifications
Fluency in data-analysis packages from commonly used programming languages like Python, R, Stata, SQL, or SAS
Expertise in one of CPL's policy areas
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work both independently and as a team member
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
Record of independent research and publication, including leading research design and analysis and writing for both academic and policy audiences
Experience writing grant proposals, communicating with funders, and managing grant reporting
Expertise in social safety net and/or health policy research
Experience working with large and complex administrative datasets, including data linkage techniques
Knowledge of data management systems, practices, and standards and ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data, and experience with GitHub
Experience collaborating with government agency partners
Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research
Writing Sample - One or more illustrative examples of the candidate's research - a “job market paper,” a manuscript, or other research product suitable to the candidate's field. The candidate should be the primary author
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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