Human Rights Researcher Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies has an outstanding opportunity for Research Coordinator to join their team.

Reporting to the Director of the UW Center for Human Rights, the Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of ongoing and new research in the Center. This position will conduct literature reviews and research to include collecting, coding and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, as well as writing, editing, and reporting research findings. The position will also assist in developing and maintaining relationships with off-campus partners, supervise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research, and manage the Center's data storage infrastructure.

The Center for Human Rights and this position is housed on the UW Seattle campus. Fully in-person work is expected for the first six months, at which time the position may be eligible for up to two days of remote work if appropriate and supported by the position manager.

Research (55%)

• Work with Center Director to design and implement methods of data collection and analysis

• Provide leadership for organization and execution of quantitative and qualitative data collection

• Lead quantitative data management, analysis, and reporting

• Analyze, synthesize, and report findings

Project Management (25%)

• Supervise student researchers involved in executing methodology

• Lead scheduling and facilitation of research team meetings, including virtual and in-person meetings

Writing (10%)

• Co-author briefs and reports for internal and external audiences that summarize major findings

• Co-author papers and dissemination activities, including virtual and in-person presentations

Public Relations (10%)

• Work with the communication team on internal and external dissemination efforts

• Attend meetings and maintain relationships with community partner organizations and advocates

• Participate in dissemination activities, including virtual and in-person presentations

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a social science field
• Four years of experience in research with at least two years focused on topic(s) relevant to human rights
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice
• Excellent multicultural communication skills
• Familiarity with social science research methodology with qualitative and quantitative analysis and coding

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language skills

• Experience working in grassroots human rights organization or advocacy

• Familiarity with contemporary US migrant justice issues

• Familiarity with R and/or Python for basic data science tasks: summarize datasets, generate descriptive statistics, manage GitHub repositories

• Experience using software tools to process documents and files (for example, regular expressions, command line tools, advanced text editing)

About the Team

The UW Center for Human Rights is a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students committed to working for human rights and who collaborate with community-based advocacy leaders, policymakers, legal experts and activists from a range of cultural, educational, and linguistic backgrounds. The UW Center for Human Rights has a particularly prominent role in informing the public about issues relating to contemporary immigration enforcement, and the work of this role is vital to furthering that commitment.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.