Position ID: | Duke-SSRI-BRIICCL [#18117] |
Position Title: | Behavioral Researcher II CCL |
Position Type: | Other |
Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Social Sciences |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/04/02 11:59PM* finished (2021/02/11, finished 2021/07/04, listed until 2021/04/02) |
Position Description: |
Behavioral Researcher II (CCL) NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONAIRE AT THE LINK BELOW IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6eZAasDArjFmtT0 Description of Position This
work will focus on applied research and training with companies, banks, credit
unions, tech companies, cities, and other organizations that interface with
people’s financial life in the U.S. and abroad, with a special emphasis on low-
to moderate-income households. Projects will focus on increasing short &
long-term savings, decreasing expenses, increasing earnings, and better
managing debt through the application of behavioral insights to products and
services. Most projects will be implemented in the Latin America and Caribbean
region, for which fluency in Spanish will be required to interact with research
partners and participants. 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. 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 · Bachelors
or Master’s degree in a social science or related field experience · 3-6
years of research experience since earning a bachelor’s degree Technical Skills · Familiarity
with all research processes and some familiarity with statistics · Strong
understanding of behavioral science principals · Ability
to speak and write coherently · Ability
to speak and write fluently in Spanish 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): · Loves
to work occasional nights and weekends · Led
some kind of organization in college · Experience
with project management · Passionate
about coffee and/or tea · Has a
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