Intermediate Researcher, National Security Data & Policy Institute

The University of Virginia seeks candidates for a social science researcher and writer for the newly established National Security Data & Policy Institute. We seek candidates with strong quantitative, written communication, and oral communication skill sets. The Researcher will draw on training and experience in the social sciences, data science, computer science, or other related fields to contribute to institute deliverables. This role will report to the Institute Program Manager and will provide research support and coordination for a set of Institute deliverables. The deliverables require collaborative work with research teams across the University and externally and will be responsible for training and supervising student workers and assisting with literature searches. This is a full-time in-person position, with a negotiable flex schedule after the first two months. In-person attendance at meetings and events will be required throughout the year.

Specific Duties:

The Researcher will support the Executive Director, Program Manager, and research teams in producing institute deliverables, research articles, policy white papers, and government reports. The individual occupying this role will be responsible for conducting original research under the direction of principal investigators, editing research products, and leading student research teams. They will manage in-house and external publications, including press releases, profiles, and articles.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Original social science research and writing
• Conducting data analysis related to new and ongoing research projects
• Contributing to the development and implementation of research protocols
• Collaborating with fellow researchers within and outside of the center
• Presenting research findings at conferences and professional meetings
• Assisting in the training and mentorship of student researchers within the center and at Batten
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 3 years of relevant experience. Masters degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative and computational skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to collaboratively work with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of US national security enterprise.
• Experience or familiarity with foreign policy and international affairs.
• Possession of or eligibility to be granted USG security clearance.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

About the Position:

The anticipated start date is October, 2024, and this position will remain open until it is filled. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. The anticipated hiring range for this role is $60,000-70,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, in-person position, with a negotiable flex schedule after the first two months. In-person attendance at meetings and events will be required throughout the year.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

To Apply:

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per University Policy. Please visit the UVA job board and search for "R0065810." Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• Resume or CV
• Writing sample (not to exceed 7 pages)

Internal UVA applicants please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs," and search for "R0065810."

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter. Please click here for more information about UVA and here for information about the Charlottesville community.

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