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Research Associate/Analyst

Posting Number

S01073P

Position Title

Department

Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC)

FLSA

Salary

Not listed.

Grant Funded

Location

Jackson Medical Mall

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

Position Summary

The Mississippi Urban Research Center (MURC) at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Research Associate/Analyst position.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Minimum of a Master’s degree in criminal justice, police science, public policy, public administration, urban and regionalplanning, urban studies, social work, sociology, political science, psychology/mental health or related social science area.

Minimum Required Experience

Minimum two years’ experience working working on criminal justice and/or associated criminal justice-related mental health-related issues.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Qualifications

See minimum required experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of programs, services, and interventions addressing criminal justice-related issues.
Experience developing, designing, and/or working on research studies.
Experience writing research reports, policy/position papers, and grant applications.
Experience preparing research posters.
Experience collecting data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Experience using statistical analysis software and/or spreadsheets to analyze data and prepare reports.
Experience presenting research findings in a public setting.
Experience working with public, private, and/or non-profit groups in resolving urban related problems, especially those related to criminal justice.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting research focusing on criminal justice-related issues, especially issues related to gun violence and crime
Developing and designing research studies
Collecting and analyzing both primary and secondary data
Analyzing urban problems for root causes, policy, and/or programmatic implications
Writing research reports, policy/position papers, and grant applications addressing urban problems
Proposing recommendations, solutions, programs, services, and interventions based upon research findings
Conducting focus groups and community meetings
Planning and conducting workshops, symposiums, forums, seminars, and/or conferences
Serving on urban issues-related task forces and committees
Monitoring/tracking national, regional, statewide, & local issues (especially criminal justice-related) impacting urban areas
Interacting with community groups to discuss urban problems and potential solutions to those problems

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date

07/31/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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By Jackson State University

Jackson State University (JSU) is a historically black college offering bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctorate degrees through five academic colleges: business; education and human development; liberal arts; public service; and science, e...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Jackson, MS

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2023