Research Professional - Justice Center

Crime and criminal justice are among the most urgent public policy issues facing Alaskan communities. Become a member of Alaska’s preeminent crime and criminal justice research center – the Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC)! AJiC’s mission is to compile, analyze, and report crime and justice data to assist policymakers and practitioners with the development of evidence-based policies and practices to improve the safety and wellbeing of Alaska communities.

To thrive in the Research Professional role, you must possess knowledge of social science research methods and be able to develop and maintain analytic data sets and perform descriptive data analyses using computerized software applications. You will be required to accurately document data analytic processes and procedures according to established standards. Importantly, you’ll be working as a member of a team in a highly collaborative research environment, so well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills are a must. AJiC research projects have firm deadlines, which makes personal organization and time management skills paramount. As a dedicated research unit housed within the UAA Justice Center, you will routinely interact with Justice Center and other UAA faculty, students, and staff and therefore you must embrace the values of intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, rigorous and systematic empirical inquiry, professional and public service, as well as the principles of inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in a field relevant to criminal justice/criminological research, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of research experience in a social science (e.g., criminal justice/criminology, sociology, psychology) or other data analytic discipline (e.g., economics, mathematics/statistics, data science). This experience may include a combination of post-secondary training, university thesis work, and/or paid professional experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Please include the following items in your application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample - please email to HR Coordinator - Tracie Rogers @ [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bradley Myrstol, Professor of Justice, at [email protected] or (907) 786-1837.

Advertised:03 Nov 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled