Research and Insights Analyst – Student Wage

UVA Health

Research Analyst supporting research initiatives at UVA School of Data Science. Applying qualitative and quantitative methods to address real-world policy and practice questions.

Posted 5/6/2026part-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct desk and landscape research to map current practices and innovations in policy and social impact.
Draft memos, briefs, or case studies summarizing findings for internal and external audiences.
Support data collection and analysis.
Synthesize practitioner interviews and literature into clear insights and recommendations.
Draft blog posts, social media content, or newsletters.
Interview practitioners and synthesize insights into stories or spotlights.
Support copyediting, layout, and publication of reports and resources.
Contribute to visual content creation (graphics, slides, or short videos).

Requirements

What you’ll need

UVA undergraduate student eligible for student employment and Federal Work Study
Strong research and writing skills with attention to accuracy and clarity
Interest in domestic policy and nonprofit impact
Demonstrated quantitative analysis experience
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a hybrid environment
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools is a plus
Experience with Excel, AirTable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

data collectiondata analysisquantitative analysiscopyeditingvisual content creation

Soft Skills

research skillswriting skillsattention to accuracyclaritycollaborationtime managementstorytelling skills