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Research Specialist II
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: ********
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory
Princeton University
Overview Housed at Princeton University, Arab Barometer is a nonpartisan research network that provides insight into the social, political, and economic attitudes and values of citizens across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We have been conducting high quality and reliable public opinion surveys since 2006, making us the longest-standing and the largest repository of publicly available data on the views of citizens in the region.
The Research Specialist II will join a face-paced, dynamic environment where a close-knit team of researchers strives to find innovative ways of measuring the preferences and grievances of citizens in MENA. Arab Barometer's goal is not only to implement best practices to learn about the MENA region, but also to learn what the MENA region tells us about survey research. To this end, the Research Specialist will be involved in deciding what questions to ask and how to ask them; working with regional partners to collect high-quality data; analyzing and interpreting survey findings; and disseminating results to a diverse audience. The position reports to the Director of Research but works in close collaboration with the project director, research associates, communication associate, graduate and undergraduate students, and research colleagues in the U.S. and MENA.
The ideal candidate will have a penchant for critical thinking and the perspicacity to keep in mind âœthe big picture?without sacrificing nuance. The candidate must also have the flexibility to manage multiple requests on a variety of tasks required by diverse stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop both qualitative and quantitative research skills and to learn about the logistics of navigating research across different political and social contexts in the MENA region.
*This is a remote, one-year term position with possibility of renewal. Must work in the United States.
For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and include an answer to the following question:
Arab Barometer's Wave VII Questionnaire is publicly available on our website (arabbarometer.org). What one topic would you like to see coveredâ"or covered differentlyâ"on the next Arab Barometer survey? Please tell us why you think the topic should be added or amended. Then, provide one or two questions in both English and Arabic that you would add to the survey. Responsibilities Drafting qualitative literature reviews or annotated bibliographies on assorted topics slated for inclusion on the survey and compiling lists of validated survey questions on these topics asked in MENA or elsewhere Incorporating questionnaire feedback from numerous stakeholders and managing version control and translation updates in both Arabic and English Providing write-ups and analyses of outcomes from pretesting methods (such as focus groups and cognitive pretests) Helping to prepare training materials in both Arabic and English for survey teams in the region and documenting training accomplishments Managing Arab Barometerâ™s Arabic and English-language question banks (the internal repository of all questions posed on Arab Barometerâ™s seven waves) Liaising with regional partners during survey fielding to monitor survey progress and to update quality control trackers Assisting in data management by providing data labels and graph titles in both Arabic and English Writing or contributing to authorship of Arab Barometer country reports, topical reports, and Arab Pulse blogs Fact checking and number checking reports of other Arab Barometer colleagues or contributors Drafting presentations of findings for various audiences including academics, government officials, policy makers, and civil society practitioners Qualifications Required Qualifications A propensity for âœthinking outside the box?and taking initiative Strong qualitative research skills Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English Interest in and knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African affairs Baseline knowledge of statistics/survey data or willingness to develop skills through independent study if needed Highly organized and attentive to details Ability to multi-task effectively, including meeting tight deadlines across multiple survey projects while ensuring accuracy of results In-depth knowledge of at least one MENA country, combined with an ability to look broadly at the region. B.A. degree in social sciences, humanities, MENA region area studies, or statistics. MA preferred. 1-3 years of experience in undertaking research involving qualitative and/or quantitative analysis (internships, volunteer positions, research assistantships for professors, or extra-academic pursuits all count) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of survey questionnaire design Knowledge of LaTex Knowledge of R or STATA Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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