Senior Research Specialist

Requisition # 2025-21376
Date Posted 1 day ago(11/24/2025 3:09 PM)
Department
Schl of Public & Int'l Affairs
Category
Research and Laboratory
Job Type
Full-Time

Overview

Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs invites exceptional candidates to apply for the position of Senior Research Specialist, starting on or around July 1, 2026. This role, based at Princeton University, will support faculty member, Crystal Yang, in all aspects of research. This is a 1-year term position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and manage data sets
  • Process and analyze survey and census data
  • Assist faculty members in the design, implementation, and management of surveys
  • Write summaries of research
  • Perform literature searches and reviews
  • Post and retrieve information from the Web

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • Minimum BA/BS degree in Economics or Math, or BA/BS in a related field with significant coursework in Economics, Math, and Statistics
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Knowledge of statistics/econometrics
  • Knowledge of statistical programming, particularly STATA
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Unix or Linux
  • Knowledge of standard internet tools and HTML
  • Familiarity with standard social science or education-related data sources

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

 

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

 

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

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Salary Range

$60,000 to $75,000

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