Research Analyst II

The Center for Advanced Hindsight (CAH) is Dr. Dan Ariely’s behavioral economics lab at Duke University. Currently, the center manages $6 million in grants, working with researchers, postdoctoral 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 served as an incubator for nine start-up companies, partners with 30 organizations through the Common Cents Lab, and is supported by numerous sponsors.

Occupational Summary

Research Analyst II is a mid-level behavioral science researcher at the Center for Advanced Hindsight. They may hold advanced degrees and/or have three or more years of experience in the field of behavioral science. They operate with some oversight, provide mentorship to more junior staff, and are responsible for carrying out smaller projects independently. This contract position is grant-funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability 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

       Travel and work authorization (required) –

·       Must be eligible to work in the US, reside in NC, and adhere to CAH’s hybrid work policy of 3 days/week in the office.

·       Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Technical Skills (required) -

·       Familiarity with all research processes and some familiarity with statistics

·       Strong understanding of behavioral science principles

·       Ability to speak and write coherently

 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 the 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 the 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

•      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

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $58,656.00 to USD $94,617.00.  Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your pay check.  Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/ or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social science or related field . A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience

4 years of experience in research/data analysis.  OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE