RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

The National Center for Juvenile Justice (a private, non-profit, research organization based in Pittsburgh) is seeking a social science researcher. Candidates should have a M.S. or (preferably) a Ph.D. in a social science, a background of research design and implementation, the capability of preparing and analyzing large data files, competence with standard statistical analysis packages (e.g., SPSS), and experience writing quantitatively based research reports. Research/evaluation experience in the juvenile or criminal justice field is preferred. Excellent benefits.

Applicants for this position must submit a letter of interest, current resume, salary requirements, and employment application to: Melissa Sickmund (sickmund@ncjj.org).

This position will remain open until filled.

PROGRAMMER
Salary Range: $40,000 - $53,000 per annum, DOE

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum BA/BS in Computer Science.
• Exhibits working knowledge of programming, logic, and relational databases (develop, maintain, query, and analyze).
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Access and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of Windows 2000 and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL Server
• Familiarity with SPSS a plus

Primary Responsibilities:

This position requires a programmer that will be responsible for restructuring data files into a format compatible with the project's requirements. This programmer will be required to work with researchers, project managers, data analysts, and a programming team to create data files that meet specified project design requirements. It requires a willingness and ability to learn new programming concepts and to develop special analyses of data sets upon request. A strong technical and analytical background is essential for this position. Documentation of programs according to an established style is required for all tasks.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, and be able to work productively with a team or independently.

All applicants must include statement of availability for start date.

Applicants for this position must submit a letter of interest, current resume, and employment application to: Melissa Sickmund (sickmund@ncjj.org). This position will remain open until filled.

If you would like to advertise any juvenile justice positions your organization may have on our site, please contact Kristy Connors at 412-227-6950 for more information or fax the information to 412-227-6955.