Research Associate
Halifax, NS, Canada
Job Description
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Pier Labs is seeking a full-time Research Associate to join our non-profit organization in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will lead and deliver research and evaluation projects focus on social innovation. In alignment with our pursuit of evidence-based policy, the Research Associate will work with our partners to identify and deliver rigorous research to design, test, and evaluate policy and programming with the objective of informing public policy and program delivery. The Research Associate would work with not-for-profit, philanthropic, academic, and public sector partners to complete this work.
Responsibilities:
- Design evaluation frameworks aligned with project objectives and requirements
- Developing interventions to test - applying concepts from behavioral and social science to the design of communications, processes, and programs
- Supporting the development of field experiments
- Develop data collection plans and data analysis strategies to answer key evaluation questions
- Create and test data collection instruments and protocols
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis for a range of research and evaluation projects
- Work with clients and partners to co-design and implement evaluation activities, including training and technical assistance
- Monitor data collection activities and conduct data quality assurance
- Prepare effective communication materials to share with partners and stakeholders
- Conduct jurisdictional scans, literature searches and evidence reviews to inform evidence-informed decision-making
- Provide policy analysis and program design support
- Write reports and prepare presentations to effectively communicate research results and recommendations to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
- Conduct project coordination activities including developing project schedules and work plans, organizing meetings, managing documents and tracking activities
Qualifications:
- Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree or PhD in behavioural science, economics, sociology, psychology, public administration, political science, population health or related field
- Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
- Academic or job-related experience conducting evaluations of social programs is highly desired
- Experience designing randomized control experiments
- Experience designing data collection instruments including surveys and/or interview protocols
- Experience in research, public policy analysis and program design. Related research expertise in employment and skills development sector would be an asset.
- Experience leading and managing the delivery of projects with proven ability in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a strong ability to convey complex ideas and information to non-technical audiences
- Strong motivation and commitment to research excellence, generating new ideas, exchanging and mobilizing knowledge, and continuous improvement
- Ability to make appropriate decisions in the face of complexity or uncertainty, identify and manage risks, and act to address issues when necessary
- Proficiency with statistics software (e.g. STATA, R, Python, SPSS, SAS, , etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Perks of Working with Pier Labs:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Four weeks of vacation annually
- Hybrid working options after first few months with the firm
- Annual Health Living Allowance
- Regular social and team-building events
- Peer Mentorship Program
- Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
- Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team
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Job IdJD2139295
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationHalifax, NS, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned