Associate Researcher

About the Role

The Associate Researcher is a full-time, on-site position based in Baton Rouge, LA. This role involves supporting research and evaluation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research and evaluation projects through tasks such as literature reviews, data collection, and data entry.
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Help prepare reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Contribute to drafting grant proposals.
• Assist with the development of research instruments and protocols.
• Coordinate with project partners.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to ethical research standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated skills in social science research methods, including literature review, survey design, and qualitative or quantitative data collection.
• Ability to work with data using tools such as spreadsheets, statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Stata), or qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).
• Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Organizational and project coordination skills, including managing timelines, documentation, and multiple tasks across projects.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and with community, policy, and university partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, education, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Understanding of ethical research practices and familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes is an advantage.
• Prior experience in program evaluation, community-based research, or working with public agencies or nonprofits is beneficial.