The Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, is seeking an Associate Research Scholar to join our team.
About the Position: The Associate Research Scholar will play a crucial role in managing, conducting, analyzing, and producing scholarly research and public reports in the interdisciplinary field of religion and philanthropy. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work with existing datasets and foster new research partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director in research projects
- Clean, analyze, and contribute to large datasets
- Conduct qualitative interviews and code qualitative data
- Analyze latest trends in faith and giving
- Develop and extend new research agendas and projects
- Coordinate academic research and produce public reports
- Translate research for practitioners and public audiences
Qualifications:
- M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred in social sciences or adjacent humanities
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in nonprofits, fundraising, education, social science research, or related field
- Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong communication skills for academic and public audiences
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health care, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition benefit, paid time off, and holidays as per Indiana University policy.
How to Apply: Submit your application through the Indiana University online application system. Job number: 312096 Application link: https://bit.ly/3C52R4v
Please include:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing how your experiences meet the position qualifications
- Responses to the following questions:
- What drew you to apply for a research position at the intersection of faith and giving? What experience or particular interest do you have in the topic?
- Please share how you have managed a complex project – perhaps across a team, multiple institutions, or an extended timeframe.
- Lake Institute and the School of Philanthropy are committed to academic but also public-facing research. What kind of research methods and outputs align best with your experience and interests?
Application Deadline: August 12 for full consideration
For additional information or nominations, contact the Search Committee at lfi@iu.edu.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.
