Research Scientist
Yaqeen Institute
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project objectives
- Design and develop survey instruments tailored to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices within targeted populations
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical and analytical tools
- Interpret findings in the context of project scope
- Prepare reports and presentations with insights and trends
- Ensure quality control throughout all stages of the research process
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or doctorate preferred) in the Social Sciences, Statistics, or Data Science.
- Experience working with large datasets and knowledge of statistical software, including Stata, SPSS, R, Mplus, or Python.
- Experience cleaning datasets and creating codebooks
- Experience writing research reports.
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Understands foundational Islamic ideas, concepts, values and principles.
- Master’s or PhD in the social sciences, Statistics, or Data Science
- Experience with data visualization is preferred (e.g., Tableau)
- Experience programming in Python
- Advanced statistical knowledge (e.g., factor analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling, cluster analyses, machine learning, etc.)
- Experience in working with human subjects research and IRB
- Able to conduct interviews, focus groups, and code qualitative data
- Experience in product/program evaluation
- Experience in designing experimental studies
Benefits
- Yaqeen Institute embraces a philosophy that values and promotes diversity.
- goal is to attract, develop, retain, and advance a talented and diverse workforce within a culture where all employees are empowered to reach their fullest potential.
- Please note that all career opportunities at Yaqeen Institute are subject to a three-month probationary period, during which we assess performance, alignment with our values, and mutual fit to ensure long-term success in the role.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
statistical analysisdata cleaningdata visualizationprogramming in Pythonfactor analysishierarchical linear modelingstructural equation modelingcluster analysesmachine learningsurvey design
Soft skills
collaborationproject managementcommunicationreport writingpresentation skillsmultitaskinginterviewingfocus group facilitationqualitative codingquality control
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePhD