Research Specialist I - Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center - 534293

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY   Miami, FL   Full-time     Research & Development
Posted on January 27, 2025
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Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activityand recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university withcolleges and schools that offers 19  bachelor’s, master’s and doctoralprograms in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios.FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums:Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, theWolfsonian-FIU, and theJewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member ofConference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visithttp://www.fiu.edu/.

Research Specialist I - Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center – 534293

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Associate Director, incumbent is responsible for applying social science research techniques to produce reports, infographic, and related work products in furtherance of the JPMC's research and outreach duties. Incumbent will also engage with the community and clients to design, develop, and implement JPMC activities.

  • Collaborates in designing research proposals and grant applications.
  • Works closely with leadership in long-range data planning and management.
  • Develops and applies social science research methodologies and procedures to complex social and behavioral questions.
  • Writes technical reports for clients in the state, county, local, and nonprofit sectors.
  • Collects and interprets primary and secondary data from multiple sources.
  • Develops outreach strategies and engages the community through interviews, mystery shopping, and site visits.
  • Represents the JPMC and FIU at academic and professional conferences through presentations and papers.
  • Assists student assistants and part-time employees with design and completion of assigned tasks.
  • Presents research findings and policy guidance developed by the JPMC to public officials and other decision makers.
  • Conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation, to produce actionable recommendations and policy guidance.
  • Assists in pursuing funding, identifying sources, staff and partners; Manages proposal development for state and federal grants
  • Works with leadership to select appropriate databases and software applications.
  • Collaborates with leadership with the management of the U.S. Census Information Center domiciled at the JPMC
  • Serves as project manager in the execution of research projects

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of experience or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems.
  • Knowledge of CANVA and related infographic design software.
  • Knowledge of SPSS, SAS, and other statistical packages.
  • Knowledge of state and private sector databases, including proprietary real estate applications.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and related programs.

Salary: $50,000- $60,000

Working Conditions: May occasionally be required to work outdoors.

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

Other Information:

  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Travel to FIU Campus
  • This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 534293

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

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