Research Associate- CJARS

The University of Michigan is a leading institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the community. They are seeking a Research Associate to support ongoing and planning research projects related to the Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS), involving data analysis, literature reviews, and research dissemination. Responsibilities Conduct literature reviews and develop annotated bibliographies that summarize key elements of published research Collect, code, clean, and link various data resources in preparation for statistical analyses Contribute to the development of data analysis plans and carry out analyses on large data resources Assist with the creation of tables and figures for presentations, statistical reports, manuscripts, and/or grant proposals Assist with research dissemination efforts, such as developing brief research summaries and preparing materials to be posted online Prepare other materials in support of CJARS project operations as needed, such as data visualizations for promotional materials Skills Bachelor's degree in economics, criminology, public policy, or another relevant field. A combination of education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree Ability to code using common statistical software programs, such as: Stata, R, SAS, Python, etc Ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure Special Sworn Status with the U.S. Census Bureau Prior experience working in a research environment wrangling large datasets Knowledge and understanding of data science, probabilistic matching methods, or U.S. criminal justice research literature Company Overview The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. It was founded in 1817, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 662 in 2025, 594 in 2024, 787 in 2023, 473 in 2022, 411 in 2021, 324 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.