Senior Research Scientist - J. Gordon Institute

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Jack D. Gordon Institute is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Scientist with expertise in political science, advanced statistical analysis, and survey development, including sample design, questionnaire development, and data analysis. The Sr. Research Scientist plays a leadership role in basic and applied research activities in topics including security, political science, and policy analysis. The Sr. Research Scientist May serve as Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator or work under the direction of a principal investigator or program director and with minimal supervision.

• Designs and implements surveys, including developing sampling strategies and creating questionnaires.
• Ensures the collection of high-quality data through careful planning and execution of survey methodologies.
• Analyzes complex datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Utilizes statistical software (SPSS, Stata, R) for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
• Interprets and presents findings clearly and concisely, both in written reports and oral presentations.
• Conducts original research on topics related to security, political science, and policy analysis.
• Publishes findings in academic journals and presents research findings at the national and/or international level.
• Stays current with developments in the field and applies new methodologies and theoretical approaches to ongoing research.
• Works closely with other researchers, stakeholders, and partners to support collaborative projects.
• Develops relationships to assist with the department's business development initiatives.
• Communicates research findings to diverse audiences, including academic, policy, and public stakeholders.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and interns.
• Researches, engages with Spanish-speaking communities, and analyze relevant materials.
• Demonstrates cultural competency in conducting research in diverse settings.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Doctoral degree and five (5) years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency communicating (verbally/written) in Spanish.
• Area studies expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Research background in security-related areas.
• Experience in survey development, including sample design, questionnaire creation, and data analysis (SPSS, Stata, and R).
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods is a plus.

Administrative

$90,000 - $95,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Criminal Background Check

• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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