ISSR Hiring Quantitative Methodology Consultants for Fall 2025
The Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) is seeking applications for an advanced graduate student with expertise in quantitative methods to join our staff of graduate consultants for our Research Consulting service for the Fall semester of 2025. This is a one-year position, with potential possibility for renewal.
The role of an ISSR consultant is to provide methodological guidance to students, faculty, and other researchers in the UMass community with their research projects. The primary job responsibility is to hold individual meetings with faculty and students in response to walk-in and email requests for assistance. In addition, each consultant prepares and delivers two workshops each semester on a research methods and/or analytical software topic.
The desired qualifications include:
- Expertise in the R software package. Expertise in a second software package such as Python, Matlab, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Qualtrics, MPLUS, R, etc is a plus, although not required.
- Expertise in ordinary least squares regression and regression models for categorical outcomes.
- Proficiency in one or more additional quantitative techniques such as, regression models for longitudinal data, multilevel modeling, social network analysis, quantitative analysis of text, simultaneous equation models/instrumental variables, non-parametric tests, factor analysis, spatial regression, Bayesian methods, experimental design or survey design is preferred.
A friendly, patient, and helpful demeanor with a genuine interest in assisting others, and excellent communication skills are required for all applicants. A typical appointment is for 5 hours a week during the academic semester. The position does not qualify for tuition remission or full health benefits, but would make a great source of supplemental income to a TA or RA position. Our past Methodology Consultants have done very well in the job market after completing their PhDs; having this experience on your CV is an additional benefit.
To apply please submit a cover letter describing your scope and depth of methodological expertise, including both your research experience and a list of current and past graduate methods coursework. Also include your CV and contact information for at least two faculty references who can speak to your research and methodological abilities. Please submit this information to Jessica Pearlman, the ISSR Director of Research Methods Programs, at @email.