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Applicants are required to submit a cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of their scholarly and research activities; a teaching statement; 2-3 recent publications; and the names and contact information of three (3) references. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected] .

Job Summary

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist in its Survey Research Center (SRC).

The Assistant Research Scientist will join the faculty of the Survey Methodology Program (SMP) within SRC, serve as an expert sampling statistician on multiple SRC projects, and contribute to the writing of original journal articles and research proposals.

Responsibilities*

The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for sample design and implementation on multiple national survey research projects; providing technical consultation and support to ongoing projects, both internal and external to SRC, in the form of sample design, weight development, development of data collection protocols, and survey data analysis; developing technical papers and/or publications documenting methodological issues of interest to the survey and data science community; and participating in design and field monitoring activities. The scientist will also prepare and collaborate on proposals for funded research related to survey methodology, sampling, and data science; develop a related scholarly research agenda; and provide, as needed, supervision to project staff.

Required Qualifications*

This Assistant Research Scientist position requires:

• a Ph.D. in survey methodology, statistics, or related quantitative social science fields;
• at least 5 years of experience in the development and execution of a wide range of sample designs, including complex area-probability samples, for domestic and international clients;
• technical expertise in developing post-survey statistical adjustment procedures;
• a demonstrated interest in methodological research as evidenced by a scholarly publication record;
• experience analyzing complex sample survey data;
• a track record of providing technical support to sponsored survey research projects;
• programming skills (e.g., R, Python, SAS, IVEware);
• experience supervising project staff; and
• strong written, oral and statistical skills.

Desired Qualifications*

This Assistant Research Scientist position desires applicants with the following traits:

• demonstrated evidence of providing service to the broader field of survey methodology via engagement with relevant professional associations (e.g., AAPOR, JSM, RSS);
• demonstrated evidence of editorial service as a reviewer of manuscripts submitted to journals that are relevant to the broader field;
• a track record of teaching prior workshops and courses in sampling, survey methods, and statistics;
• a track record of disseminating research via oral presentations at professional conferences on survey methods; and
• prior evidence of holding leadership positions in the field.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan

• In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

The position is a year-round (12-month) appointment located in Ann Arbor, MI. The position is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027, but may begin sooner. Applications are due September 7, 2026.

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

This position will also be posted on the University of Michigan Careers website ( here ) but application materials shoud only be submitted through this Interfolio listing.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282097

Working Title

Assistant Research Scientist, Survey Research Center

Job Title

ASST RES SCIENTIST

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-Survey Methodology Prog

Posting Begin/End Date

8/24/2026 - 9/07/2026

Career Interest

Primary