Research Analyst, Nicholas Institute
- Employer
- DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, General Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Occupational Summary
Rural Americans matter to the fate of U.S. environmental policy. Not only do farmers, ranchers, and forest owners manage huge portions of American lands and watersheds, but rural voters also have an out sized impact on policy, and in particular the United States Senate which explicitly empowers rural states. This project aims to better understand rural Americans’ views on the environment, environmental policy, and environmentalism by understanding the attitudes of rural North Carolinians.
This term limited summer position will collaborate with Project Director Robert Bonnie and Hart & Associates in conducting research strategy and design for the Rural Attitudes Project.
Work Performed
Work with the project director, Hart & Associates and the research associate in developing research questions for the study.
Based on independent and collaborative research, design scripts for focus groups, stakeholder interviews and polling.
Interpret and communicate the results of the research to the project director. Design and communicate the results in a written publication target audiences as needed.
Preferred Education/Skills and Experience
Minimum Education/Training Job Requirements
Master’s degree in science, engineering, policy or a field directly related to the position. PhD preferred.
Minimum Experience Job Requirements: Please indicate the nature and amount of work experience - Required
Experience working in a field directly related to the position is highly desirable.
Job skill Requirements: Please indicated the specific skill requirements for this position:
- Knowledge and expertise in policy, economic, legal and/or scientific aspects of the environmental program area.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel
Location Durham
Duke Entity UNIVERSITY
Job Family Level 12
Full Time / Part Time FULL TIME
Regular / Temporary Regular
Shift First/Day
Minimum Qualifications
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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.
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 five years of experience in research/data analysis or related position. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g. a two year master's degree in lieu two years of experience.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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