Research Analyst, Advancing Universal Representation

The role

The Research Analyst supports the Advancing Universal Representation Initiative by collecting, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. This person will assist in writing reports, conducting literature reviews, and fielding rapid response research requests to support immigration policy and due process goals.

What you will do

• Clean and manage quantitative data
• Develop and maintain code, codebooks, instruments, or other research materials
• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and write up of methods and results
• Field rapid response data requests from team members and external partners
• Prepare and format reports, factsheets, and other products
• Conduct background research and literature reviews
• Prepare data, statistics, background research, or data visualizations
• Carry out special projects in support of the Initiative's research agenda
• Manage and respond to emails from external partners
• Schedule and facilitate meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, social science, or related field, or applicable work or life experience
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in quantitative research
• Coding experience in Python, R, Stata, or SQL
• Ability to synthesize complex literature and share findings
• Skilled in writing findings for the general public
• Careful attention to detail

Nice to have

• Demonstrated interest in research
• Experience using research methods in academic or applied settings
• Experience with the immigration legal system and/or immigration policy through lived or work experience
• Lived experience as a person directly impacted by the criminal-legal and/or immigrations system
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice
• Python coding experience is highly preferred
• Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

• Merit pay
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health insurance plan
• Student loan repayment benefits
• Professional development training opportunities
• Up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Flexible time

Before you apply

• Applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, interest and qualifications
• Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details via a phone screen/form
• Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and/or an assessment

About the company

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world.