Researcher 2

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations for various survey research initiatives.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation.

• Collaborate with research teams on study design, methodology, and execution.

• Create communications and outreach strategies for the study.

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot complex electronic questionnaires utilizing specialized survey software.

• Manage field operations and oversee survey administration processes.

• Establish and maintain dialing campaigns within call center software.

• Create training materials and conduct training sessions for field and telephone interviewers.

• Supervise both field and office-based research interviewers while monitoring performance standards.

• Carry out quality assurance activities for interviewers.

• Handle communications with survey respondents via email and text messaging.

• Implement strategies to enhance respondent engagement and improve response rates.

• Assist in variable creation, data cleaning, and reporting using statistical software.

• Monitor interviewer hours and oversee fielding budgets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or a related field, with 3 years of relevant research experience; or a Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or a related field with six years of equivalent survey research experience.

• Familiarity with survey research methodologies and data collection techniques.

• Proficient in statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or R.

• Skilled in survey programming tools.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project management capabilities.

• Experience in supervising staff and managing field operations is preferred.

• Significant experience, six years or more, in a social science discipline and conducting research is desired.

• Six or more years of experience with programmed survey conversion and testing is preferred.

• Expertise in SAS or similar programming languages, particularly SPSS or STATA, is desired.

• Ability to generate metrics and create variables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Successful completion of a background check is required for final candidates.

• A drug screen or physical examination may be required during the post-offer process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Ohio State covering a significant portion of the costs.

• Paid time off, which includes sick leave, vacation time, and 11 paid holidays.

• Participation in a state retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both of which offer generous employer contributions.

• Comprehensive benefits beginning from day one of employment.

• Opportunities for work and growth across a wide array of fields and specialties.

• Access to extensive resources that support employees.