Research Analyst

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in PDF format to the Supporting Documents section of the application.

Boasting a 300-acre tree‑lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6‑to‑1 undergraduate student‑to‑faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses and student government. Developing close‑knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is currently hiring for a Research Analyst to join its Houston Population Research Center (HPRC). The HPRC houses the Kinder Institute’s survey work, which includes the Greater Houston Community Panel, and the Kinder Houston Area Survey—the longest running survey of any major metropolitan area in the nation. Recent HPRC research includes the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, an Achievement Study examining outcomes across Houston communities, and a Disaster Recovery Study focused on post‑storm impacts and recovery.

The research analyst will work with a team of other researchers to develop and administer quarterly surveys, analyze results, produce research briefs, reports, and presentations for local leaders, community organizations, and members of the community, as well as help elevate work into academic peer‑review publications and professional conferences. Individuals with experience and expertise conducting survey research are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates work well in a team environment, actively collaborate, and can motivate others. S/he has superior scientific and numerical skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Occasional travel
• Evening and/or weekend work as needed
• This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in‑office and remote work within Harris County and surrounding counties to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $66,000 to $69,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
* Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in sociology, economics, another social science, public health, or a related field, and completion of a university‑level course, thesis, or dissertation
• 2+ years of experience in the following:
  • Data maintenance and analysis
  • Maintaining quality control standards
  • Quantitative methodology
  • Stata, SAS, or R
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata, SAS, R, or HLM
  • Excellent analytical and research skills
  • Ability to build reports
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading
  • Excellent presentation skills

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in sociology, economics, another social science, public health, or a related field, and one year of experience in the following:
  • Data maintenance and analysis
  • Maintaining quality control standards
  • Quantitative methodology
  • Stata, SAS, or R

• Work collaboratively with the research team on designing, testing, programming, reviewing, translating, administering, and analyzing survey research results
• Ability to lead the programming of online surveys using Qualtrics, including the handling of a longitudinal panel design
• Send surveys via…