Research Analyst II - Center for Advanced Hindsight

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 251150

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

The Center for Advanced Hindsight (CAH) is Dr. Dan Ariely’s behavioral economics lab at Duke University. Currently the center is managing $6 million in grants with researchers, post-doctoral students, interns, undergraduate students, volunteers, and staff at the Duke campus location and from all over the world. At CAH, researchers study the decision-making process in the hopes of helping people lead better, more sensible daily lives. The center has been the incubator for 9 start-up companies, partners with 30 organizations through the Common Cents Lab and is supported by numerous sponsors.

Occupational Summary

Research Analyst II are mid-level researchers at the Center for Advanced Hindsight. They may have advanced degrees and/or 3+ years of experience in behavioral science. They operate with some oversight, provide some mentorship for more junior staff, and are responsible for carrying out some smaller projects independently. This contract position is grant-funded for one year, with the possible opportunity for renewal - to be determined based on funding and other factors.

Work Performed

Independently lead research studies – 35%

Conduct literature reviews to identify gaps, generate new hypotheses, and inform existing streams of research
Contribute to hypothesis generation for field and lab studies and contribute to study designs
Ensure all studies are fielded with fidelity
Sometimes responsible for conducting data analysis, drawing conclusions from study results, and determining next steps, with supervision from Research Scholars or Project Managers
Occasionally responsible for drafting manuscripts for academic publication and popular press
Write IRB applications

Provide support to research studies – 35%

Program studies in Qualtrics
Create study materials (ex: mailers, prompts, emails, SMS copy, etc.)
Create research protocols for lab and field experiments
Train research experimenters or coordinators responsible for recruiting participants and running lab studies

Manage relationships with partners and sponsors – 15%

Work with sponsor/partner to determine how to implement agreed-upon studies
Identify opportunities for new research with sponsors/partners
Ensure partner/sponsor expectations are met
Train partners/sponsors on behavioral science content and methods

Provide project management – 15%

Ensure components of projects are scheduled appropriately and delivered on-time
Take notes during all meetings

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education – Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social science or related field Experience - 3-6 years of research experience since earning a bachelor’s degree

Travel and work authorization (required) –

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills (required) -

Familiarity with all research processes and some familiarity with statistics Strong understanding of behavioral science principals
Ability to speak and write coherently
Fluent English

Other:

Curiosity and a passion for inquiry
Self-motivated
Strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of psychology and behavioral economics
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Productive, timely, and responsible, with organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent communication (oral and written)
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a research environment, including planning and preparation of research materials, data collection, and data analysis
Ability to work well in a team environment and build relationships with individuals at all levels
Ability to work in changing environments and shift priorities when needed
Ability to adjust rapidly to evolving needs of multiple researchers and projects
Strong time management skills, work ethic
Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as manage multiple collaborations and research projects at once
Ability to recognize their own limitations and ask for help when needed
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work in a timely manner, keeping researchers up to date with progress on projects

Other (preferred):

Led some kind of organization in college
Experience with project management
Has a hobby

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the specific position. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience

Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position.

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