104861BR
Campus: Tempe
Research Analyst
Job Description
The Global Futures Laboratory of Arizona State University is currently looking for a Research Analyst to support the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII). The Research Analyst will work primarily with researchers from the Impact Water – Arizona program of AWII to turn qualitative and mixed methods data into actionable, publishable research deliverables.
The Impact Water – Arizona program directly funds projects and supports ASU faculty and staff in implementing engagement activities and developing use-inspired research and tools to address Arizona’s water challenges. Spearheaded by the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, the program operates in partnership with the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Decision Theater. Impact Water – Arizona plays a vital role in ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative, fostering community awareness and involvement to tackle water challenges and propel solutions in the state. By collaborating across diverse expertise and resources, the program is sparking knowledge, inspiring engagement, and instigating transformative change for a more secure and resilient water supply.
This role provides support to AWII’s User Experience team, and involves planning, executing, and overseeing various tasks to ensure the successful cataloging and analysis of research to benefit academic, government, and public arenas. Currently, this data is primarily qualitative in nature, but quantitative and mixed-methods data is present. A researcher who can work with qualitative data primarily and quantitative data secondarily is desired. A familiarity with a wide range of data collection methods (surveys, focus groups, interviews, user experience tests, and more) is an important aspect of the position. The position involves close collaboration with multiple project leads, stakeholders, and the AWII User Experience Architect. This position also involves teamwork, independent task completion, and self-directed work. The Research Analyst performs additional independent research and tasks as assigned.
Job Family: Research & Laboratory
Department Name: AZ Water Innovation Initiative
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
VP Code: KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV
Scope of Search: Open
Grant Funded Position: This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.
Salary Range: $48,648 – $67,100 per year; DOE
Close Date: 08-October-2024
Category: 02
Essential Duties
- Organize existing data for academic, government, and public use
- Support researchers in developing, collecting, and analyzing data related to projects
- Interface with ASU IRB to update and manage IRB modifications to the AWII IRB protocol
- Develop rapport and strong working relationships with project leads at ASU
- Support researcher teams in the writing and editing of research deliverables from existing data
- Facilitate the submission process of research publications from existing data
- Facilitate effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and project sponsors regarding research outcomes
- Conduct regular check-ins with project leads to monitor progress on research deliverables
- Report to the UX Architect on research outcomes
- Assist in data tasks for supported projects and general research needs to ensure timely data delivery
- Enter data into research publication tracking databases in Airtable
- Prepare reports, handouts, and websites for water stakeholders utilizing Microsoft programs like Word, PowerPoint, and Canva
- Provides research assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND three years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Master’s degree in a related field AND one year of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with water initiatives
- Academic editing or submissions experience
- Experience working in a diversified environment and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic research environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analysis methods, techniques, and procedures
Working Environment
- Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer;
- Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties
- Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others
Department Statement
For the ninth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university’s culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed.
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. http://research.asu.edu/
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Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.
