Researcher
Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Hybrid)
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description
This position supports the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by providing timely, relevant, and reliable information to General Authorities and Church administrators to help them respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it shares its message throughout the world. You can help the Church fulfill its divinely appointed responsibilities by applying your research knowledge and expertise in a gospel setting among colleagues who are committed to the work of the Lord. In this important work, you will collaborate with a team of researchers housed within the Church’s research division.
Your assignments will include research design, instrument development, primary data collection, data analysis, and authoring reports and presentations. Candidates must be able to lead multiple projects that often have competing deadlines. It’s important that candidates are comfortable working with data within a faith-driven organization.
Primary preference will be given to those who are legally authorized to work in the US, who live in or are willing to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah. Secondary preference will be given to those who are authorized to work in one of the following countries and are willing to relocate to the specified cities: Tokyo, Japan; Aukland, New Zealand; Manilla, Philippines; Accra, Ghana; Nairobi, Kenya; Johannesburg, South Africa; Frankfurt, Germany; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Lima, Peru; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Specific research duties will include literature reviews; research design; designing surveys; designing interview, focus group, and observation protocols; participation in data collection site visits; conducting interviews and observations; analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; and dissemination of research findings to multiple audiences including management and General Authorities.
- Contribute to and lead project teams, maintain project management documents and databases, help colleagues solve problems, and review colleagues’ plans and products.
- Consult with partners to provide useful information and answer questions or address their issues.
- Monitor and work with vendors and subcontractors.
- Occasional local and international travel will be needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Researcher 1: Bachelor-level degree plus 2 years professional experience, or Master-level degree plus 1 year professional experience.
Researcher 2: Bachelor-level degree plus 4 years professional experience, or Master-level degree plus 3 years professional experience, or PhD-level degree.
Researcher 3: Master's or PhD degree in the social/behavioral sciences or closely related field. Work Experience: Five to seven years professional experience in the social/behavioral sciences or closely related field.
- Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
- Proven ability to lead research projects through all research phases.
- Proven ability to develop, conduct, and analyze surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
- Strong presentation design skills with the ability to concisely communicate findings.
- Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate in lead and support roles, and the ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions.
- Ability to think critically, problem solve, modify approaches in consideration of practical concerns, and accept and adapt to sudden changes in client priorities.
- Deep understanding of a culture outside of the United States (more than serving a mission outside of the United States).
- Fluent language abilities in English and another language spoken by Church members.
Expertise
This position can accommodate researchers with varying levels of experience. Compensation will be adjusted to according to the candidate’s level of experience.
Work Arrangement
Flexible work arrangement that allows up to 4 days of remote work each week. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Utah or near a Church Area office. This work arrangement is subject to change depending on the needs of the Church and its leaders.
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Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Job Info
- Job Identification364314
- Job CategoryRD - Research & Development
- Posting Date09/05/2024, 12:48 PM
- Locations 50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US(Hybrid)
- Apply Before09/19/2024, 11:59 PM
- Job ScheduleFull time
- Worthiness QualificationMust be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
- Posting Notice/More InfoPlease Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.