Do you see yourself using data to drive social changes in public health?

Do you enjoy collaborating in teams to solve complex problems?

If so, Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI) invites you to join our dynamic non-profit organization in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida. We specialize in research evaluation and capacity building. We drive social change in public health and contribute to positive community transformations. We're looking for a motivated individual committed to using their knowledge and skills on a team to help us fulfill our company mission.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000, dependent on experience.

The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this position include:

Bachelor’s degree in social science, public health, or a related field (Master's preferred)
2+ years of academic and/or work experience in evaluation or related fields
Experience with NVivo or any qualitative data software and Qualtrics/data hosting programs (preferred)
Proficiency with Excel, MS Office, and Google programs (required)
Basic understanding and experience with artificial intelligence and large language models preferred
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge in community change areas such as health equity, housing, economic development, early childhood development, workforce development, systems change, racial equity, or community capacity building
Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and software (mixed methods)
Professional writing skills
Strong customer service and client relations skills

While a Research Associate I is expected to contribute in many ways to the projects within the company, typical responsibilities include the following:

Participate in team-based collaborative efforts
Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data at program and initiative levels; create statistical, technical, and narrative reports.
Design and conduct data collection and brief descriptive data analysis
Conduct literature reviews
Enter data for grants or evaluation projects
Maintain accurate data records, safeguarding confidentiality
Summarize qualitative and quantitative data, integrating results for reporting and recommendations
Prepare professional documents for clients, including presentations and briefs
Manage project-related emails and attend project meetings
Assist in grant applications and prepare reports and presentations
Participate in professional development and company networking and marketing efforts
Support in organization-wide strategic planning efforts

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by other team members.

Desired traits:

Highly motivated and organized
Detail-oriented
Eager to learn new processes
Committed to research and evaluation initiatives
Engaged in community conversations related to projects
Team player

Company benefits and best practices:

Focus on professional development and mentorship
Progressive policies (hybrid work, schedule flexibility, family and medical leave, etc.)
Benefits promoting physical, mental, and financial well-being
Dissemination opportunities
A caring community of peers
A relentless pursuit of making a bigger difference
Organizational-sponsored culture activities
Wellness room, office snacks, and monthly coffee treats
Annual retreat
401k retirement savings plan with company contributions
Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
Paid time off +Volunteer PTO
Federal holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Monthly wellness reimbursements
FSA and HSA

Visit our websitehttps://www.bsrinstitute.org/ for more details on the type of organization we are, the partners we work with, and the people who make up our amazing team.

You will be part of a team widely recognized for its commitment and comprehensive work in providing research and evaluation support and grants writing/management support in various substantive areas. BSRI is a values-driven organization that promotes Integrity, Social Justice and Community Collaboration, Empirical Grounding, Individual and Family Wellness, Respect for Human Diversity, and Professional Excellence.

BSRI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with different communities. We carefully hire the best talent we can find, actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions.

All eligible applicants interested please submit your CV and cover letter to our Director of HR & People Melanie Gonzalez at mgonzalez@bsrinstitute.org, if not already submitting via this LinkedIn post. Thank you!

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