Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8-5. Night and weekend work may be required to meet with collaborators in different parts of the world.
Advertised Salary $60,000-75,000 Posting Date 07/21/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by August 18 will receive full consideration; open until filled.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
A masters or doctorate degree in a field related to social science or data science.
Position Summary
The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) is seeking a high-achieving, detail-oriented researcher to support the Center's Human Rights Research and Education programs. In particular, this position will focus on the collection, production, distribution, and maintenance of data associated with the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), while taking part in HRMI research projects and other HRMI-related tasks. The ideal candidate is someone who has well-developed data science methodology skills and is interested in meaningful work in human rights. The successful applicant will need to be a strong communicator, poised under pressure, and comfortable working using their initiative and managing their own workload.

The individual will report to the Director of GLOBIS and will be part of the overall GLOBIS and HRMI project teams.


This position has a limited appointment term, which is expected to end December 31, 2026. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Background in social science and/or statistics
• Knowledge in the areas of international human rights and/or criminology
• Ability to work with statistical packages and languages, like Stata, R, and/or Python
• Experience with survey design, Bayesian statistics, text scraping, measurement models, and/or machine learning
• Experience in securing and implementing grants and/or contracts
• Experience with project management
• Ability to handle many tasks at a time
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion while exhibiting integrity and trustworthiness with sensitive information
• Willingness to work with a globally dispersed team and to periodically work outside of typical working hours to meet with partners in other time zones
• Mature, professional, and reliable
• Proactive and adaptable
• Resourceful and a fast learner

Physical Demands

• Typical work environment.
• Long periods of sitting/standing.
• Light lifting.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
GLOBIS Human Rights Research & Education Support

• Collaborate with GLOBIS faculty & staff, as well as partners worldwide, to collect and produce HRMI data.
• Collaborate with GLOBIS faculty & staff, as well as partners worldwide, to disseminate and promote human rights research conducted at GLOBIS and HRMI.
• Collaborate with GLOBIS faculty & staff, as well as partners worldwide, on website development.
• Serve as a representative of GLOBIS and the wider HRMI project at workshops, conferences, invited talks, and other events.
• Participate in meetings, co-design sessions, testing sessions, and other collaborative spaces with partners worldwide.
• Collaborate with GLOBIS faculty & staff, as well as partners worldwide, to produce original human rights research relying on cutting-edge data science and computational methodologies.
• Support the activities of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab with guidance and expertise.
• Serve as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students with overlapping interests.
  Support and participate in experiential learning activities with students.

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities
Center Development

• In consultation with the SPIA Grants Coordinator and GLOBIS faculty & staff, identify and secure new contracts, grants, and/or cooperative agreements that serve to support and expand GLOBIS' Human Rights Research & Education programs.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and other materials to GLOBIS faculty & staff, the SPIA Grants Coordinator, and/or the SPIA's Development and Alumni Relations offices for use with potential donors.
• Advise SPIA and GLOBIS faculty and staff on development of overall grants and fundraising strategy for engaging new potential sources of funding.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Other work in support of the Center as assigned
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Hannah Cowart Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts