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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0282] Fw: JOB POSTING - ABC News Is Hiring for Two Positions: 1) Director of Polling; 2) Director of Elections
by Mindy Rhindress 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

For the experienced. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Merkle, Daniel M. <Daniel.M.Merkle(a)abc.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 6:16:22 PM To: 'AAPORnet' <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - JOB POSTING - ABC News Is Hiring for Two Positions: 1) Director of Polling; 2) Director of Elections * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Come and work for me at ABC News! We’re currently hiring for two positions: 1. Director of Polling https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/director-polling/391/84096555…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/d…> 1. Director of Elections https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/director-elections/391/839469…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/new-york/d…> These positions can be based out of our New York City or Washington, DC offices. All applicants must submit through the online portal at the links above. However, AAPOR members, also feel free to flag your application by emailing me your resume directly. Thanks, Dan [ABCNews-for WhiteBg] Daniel Merkle, Ph.D. Executive Director of Polling, Elections, and Data Analytics 310 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013 929-349-6258 daniel.m.merkle(a)abc.com<mailto:daniel.m.merkle@abc.com> To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://groups.aapor.org__;!!E8lrGBvW!sxj6oxyAf…> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net__;!!E8lrGBvW!…> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aa…>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0281] PLEASE HELP ONE OF OUR BEST GRADUATES — A victim of Trump/Musk perfidy
by Charles Turner 20 Jul '25

20 Jul '25

. Begin forwarded message: > From: Iva Magas <imatulj(a)yahoo.com> > Date: July 20, 2025 at 11:40:53 AM EDT > To: Charles Turner <cfturner(a)popepi.org>, Mindy Rhindress <mindy.rhindress(a)gmail.com> > Subject: HHS Separation email > > > Good morning, > > I hope you are both doing well. > > I wanted to thank you both for your help with my job search. > I really need to find a new job since I am not employed anymore. > > Unfortunately, HHS sent us all an email below on Monday 7/14 at 5:01pm saying that was our last day as federal employees. > > As you can imagine, I was not feeling well the last couple of days... I expected this decision from the supreme court, but did not expect this is how I would be EVER let go from my federal job, with -1 minute notice. Shortly after our computers were locked, so some of my coworkers did not even get a chance to see this email. > > The job market is very rough given the circumstances. For a few positions that I've applied to I received a notice saying that: "Due to the amount of received applications, talent acquisition team did not have a chance to review my application and qualifications." > > I also hate it when I read online people saying how federal employees will receive a huge severance check - NOT TRUE - my severance is worth 3 weeks of my salary as I have exactly 3 years minus 15 days of federal service. > So much hate in this country. :( > > If there is anything that you can think of regarding my job search, please let me know. > If you would rather discuss over the phone, feel free to call at 646-410-1328. > Thank you so much! > Best, > Iva > > > > /*******************************************************************/ > > > <1753024790603blob.jpg>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0280] Fw: [aapor-net] - JOB OPENING - Pew Research Center, Global Attitudes Team, Senior Researcher
by Mindy Rhindress 17 Jul '25

17 Jul '25

For the experienced. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Laura Silver <lauraruthsilver(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:06 PM To: AAPORnet <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: [aapor-net] - JOB OPENING - Pew Research Center, Global Attitudes Team, Senior Researcher * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Pew Research Center has an immediate need for a Senior Researcher to support its global research agenda. The Senior Researcher will serve as the primary project manager of our cross-national survey, which fields in between 25 and 35+ countries per year. The Senior Researcher will be part of the Global Attitudes research team, which conducts worldwide public opinion surveys on major international issues such as attitudes toward the U.S. and American foreign policy, views of China, global economic attitudes, multilateralism, and democracy, as well as how people view conditions in their countries and their own lives. The Senior Researcher helps shape the project’s research agenda and plays a major role in implementing the project’s research objectives.The position requires solid managerial skills, strong editorial judgment, a variety of technical skills, and an ability to work independently. Primary Responsibilities The position is cyclical in nature but primary responsibilities include survey design and management, questionnaire design and data analysis. During certain months of the year, the bulk of one’s time will be spent on project management, data quality control and tasks related to survey administration. In other months, the bulk of one’s time will be focused on subject matter research, questionnaire design, and analysis. The percentages below are guidelines based on a full calendar year. A successful candidate will be one who can map out project plans, set and adhere to deadlines and deliverables, and keep colleagues (as well as vendors) informed across these myriad tasks. An ideal candidate will be one who can understand the overall vision for the project and delegate tasks, but is also willing to get involved and do these tasks when needed. Survey design and management (50%) * Help draft project proposals, RFPs and RFIs * Sketch out overall project timelines, communicating with other senior staff around the Center; ensure project timelines are met * Help manage project budgets and contracts * Plan and implement processes to coordinate survey scripting, translation and verification * Work with vendors to oversee work progress and performance * Coordinate and participate in fieldwork oversight as well as quality control processes * Manage the review and approval of final datasets * Help design and manage procedures to generate toplines, crosstabs and datasets for release * Help to design and manage additional projects, as funding permits, including focus groups or cognitive interviewing * Oversee the public dataset release and other open-science protocols Questionnaire design (25%) * Manage the questionnaire process, from designing topics to final execution of a questionnaire * Conduct and manage background research on topics of interest * Draft and, as appropriate, test questions * Coordinate with other teams around the Center on content * Look for outside data – such as other survey data, economic data, demographic data, etc. – that can be used in tandem with Global findings and inform our questionnaire and processes * Examine questionnaires for order effects and other methodological pitfalls Data analysis and innovation (25%) * Conduct analysis of survey and non-survey data, including multivariate analysis and multilevel modeling * Work with others to develop new ideas for ways to use and create “big data” in international research * Explore ways to improve our processes, including how and when to use automation and/or AI * Presentations / papers at professional and other types of conferences and events Knowledge and Skill Requirements * Quantitative skills, including an ability to use SPSS, Stata, R or other statistical programs to organize and analyze large amounts of data * Skilled in project development and management; ability to manage multiple projects at the same time * Clear capacity to train and develop skills in coworkers * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical and research skills * Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality of all work products * Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form * Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff from across Pew Research Center and outside organizations * Experience conducting surveys and working with survey vendors – especially in non-U.S. contexts – is a plus * Experience working with “big data” and/or secondary source data a plus * Knowledge of and interest in international affairs is preferred Education/Training/Experience * BA required, advanced degree preferred. * 10+ years of research experience, with a minimum of 10 years of specialized research and analysis experience expected. This often includes significant graduate training at the PhD level or equivalent. * Track record of successful project management experience * Strong quantitative and statistical training * Background in social science research * Established record of publication and/or editorial performance is preferred FLSA Status: Exempt Typical starting salary: $120,000 Location Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office on core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as of January 2026). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week. Total Rewards In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes: * Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits. * Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 * Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans * Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year. * A 37.5-hour workweek. * Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component. * Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff EEO: Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://groups.aapor.org__;!!E8lrGBvW!q_V1422Jx…> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net__;!!E8lrGBvW!…> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aa…>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0279] Fw: Hiring for a Senior Research Analyst Position
by Ryan Sperry 09 Jul '25

09 Jul '25

Job opportunity at CUNY at the Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics (OAREDA) ______________________________________________________ Professor Ryan C. Sperry, PhD Department of Sociology, Queens College CUNY Director, MA in Data Analytics & Applied Social Research email: ryan.sperry(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:ryan.sperry@qc.cuny.edu> Data Analytics & Applied Social Research – QC Sociology<https://qcsociology.commons.gc.cuny.edu/data-analytics-applied-social-resea…> ________________________________ From: Michael Shields <Michael.Shields(a)cuny.edu> Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 10:49 AM To: Michael Shields <Michael.Shields(a)cuny.edu> Subject: Hiring for a Senior Research Analyst Position Good morning, I hope that you had a nice holiday weekend! Our office is hiring for a Senior Research Analyst position. Can you please share with your current students and grads? The position is posted here<https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.…>. Thank you! -Michael Michael Shields Deputy Director, Institutional Research Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics (OAREDA) City University of New York 646.664.8139 CUNY/MS Teams Username: Michael.Shields51

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