If interested, please apply at www.rti.org/job14040

The Crime, Violence, and Justice Program at RTI is seeking a research analyst based in New York City to work on research and evaluation projects in RTI International’s Crime, Violence & Justice Program.  Research projects will focus on one or more of the following areas: 1) courts and corrections; 2) policing and homeland security; 3) violence and substance abuse prevention and surveillance; and 4) behavioral health services research and special populations.  This postion will be locared in the New York City office.

Responsibilities:

• Project management
• Develop and implement data collection tools and procedures
• Build and maintain data files and develop data file documentation
• Conduct data analysis using SPSS, STATA or other statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, M-plus)
• Search and review published and web-based information sources and literature
• Develop literature reviews for research reports, proposals and journal manuscripts
• Draft methods and results chapters for research reports and journal manuscripts
• Assist in proposal preparation
• Prepare progress reports and monitor project budgets
• Manage project timelines, files, and communications
• Field data collection may be required: interviewing, site visits, intervention observation
• Data management may be required
• Some travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MA, MS,MPH, MPA, MBA) with 1 year of prior research experience 
• Strong quantitative skills, evidenced by experience in applied statistics using SPSS, SAS or STATA
• Data collection, analysis, and management skills
• Literature reviews
• Understanding of sound research design and methodologies
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Must have good interpersonal skills, be a team player and a self starter, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

About RTI:

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.