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Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$19/hr

Responsibilities * Assist with data collection, entry, and organization. * Support research design ... Interest in research, data analysis, and social science methodologies. Special Instructions to ...

University at Buffalo

Senior Research Analyst

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

Analyze and evaluate data * Write reports This is a pooled posting positions are filled on an as ... Experience conducting interviews, social science research methods, and statistical techniques ...

Presbyterian Church USA

Research Analyst II

Louisville, KY · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

... appropriate. * Assist team members as needed to ensure project workloads are shared fairly ... MA in a social science field considered Experience: Minimum 3 years (with PhD) in social science ...

Socket.dev

Research Analyst II

Louisville, KY · On-site

... appropriate. * Assist team members as needed to ensure project workloads are shared fairly ... MA in a social science field considered Experience: Minimum 3 years (with PhD) in social science ...

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY

Research Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

$5.4K - $7.1K/mo

Research Analyst (20244) Posting ID 20244 -Posted 08/18/2026 - Health & Human Services Comm - DAP ... Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $5,425.33-$7,155.75 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary ...

Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$19/hr

Responsibilities * Assist with data collection, entry, and organization. * Support research design ... Interest in research, data analysis, and social science methodologies. Special Instructions to ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant social science research analyst in the United States is $71,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Assistant social science research analysts support research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to social phenomena. They often assist with literature reviews, prepare reports, and use statistical tools like SPSS or Stata under the supervision of senior analysts. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of research methodologies are essential for this role.

What does an assistant social science research analyst do?

An assistant social science research analyst supports research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting social science data using statistical tools and methodologies. They often assist with literature reviews, prepare reports, and help ensure data accuracy, typically working under the supervision of senior analysts or researchers. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with software like SPSS or Stata are important for this role.

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Lead Analyst - Quantitative Social Science Research

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

BETA Systems International
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
Anticipated Period: October 2026 - September 2027
Company: The Brandon Green Management Group (BGMG)
Project: Federal Correctional Officer Retention Analysis
Position Summary
BGMG is seeking is seeking a Lead Analyst to lead quantitative analysis for a federal workforce research project examining correctional officer attrition and monetary retention incentives.
**This role is pending subject to contract award**
The Lead Analyst will lead statistical analysis using R, including regression analysis and quasi-experimental designs (QEDs). The work is expected to include discrete-time survival analysis and staggered difference-in-differences analysis. The analyst must be able to assess model assumptions, adjust analytic methods when needed, document code, and explain complex findings in plain language.
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as technical lead for quantitative research and statistical analysis.
  • Refine and expand government-provided analysis plans.
  • Conduct descriptive analysis of correctional officer attrition using workforce and payroll data covering 2001-2026.
  • Examine how attrition risk changes over an employee's career.
  • Analyze individual and institution-level factors associated with attrition.
  • Conduct discrete-time survival analysis, including logistic regression where appropriate.
  • Analyze relationships between monetary retention incentives and attrition.
  • Conduct staggered difference-in-differences or other appropriate quasi-experimental analyses.
  • Examine dose-response relationships between incentive levels and attrition.
  • Assess interactions involving institution characteristics such as rurality and security level.
  • Evaluate model assumptions and adjust statistical methods when supported by the data.
  • Conduct sensitivity, diagnostic, and robustness analyses as appropriate.
  • Write clean, documented, reproducible R code.
  • Prepare shareable R code that allows DOJ to replicate analyses.
  • Interpret statistical results and limitations.
  • Draft technical findings for interim and final reports.
  • Translate complex quantitative results into concise, plain-language findings for decision makers.
  • Support development of presentation materials for non-technical audiences.
  • Provide technical leadership to supporting researchers and analysts.

The solicitation places specific emphasis on deep quantitative expertise and the ability to adjust analytic techniques based on the available data rather than simply executing a predetermined model.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education paths:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in statistics, economics, or another quantitative social science from an accredited institution; or
  • Master's degree in statistics, economics, or another quantitative social science plus three additional years of related professional experience above the minimum requirement.

Candidates must also have:
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in applied quantitative social science research.
  • Expertise writing R code.
  • Experience implementing regression analyses in the context of quasi-experimental designs.
  • Experience serving as a team leader.
  • Experience translating complex quantitative findings into plain-language, concise findings.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Workforce or labor research experience.
  • Difference-in-differences analysis experience.
  • Survival or event-history analysis experience.
  • Experience analyzing longitudinal workforce, payroll, or administrative data.
  • Experience with non-random treatment assignment and observational research designs.
  • Experience with U.S. Government-funded research.
  • Experience preparing reproducible analytical code and documentation.
  • Experience presenting statistical findings to non-technical decision makers.
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