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Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Merced, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6636700
Associate/Full Specialist in Labor Research
University of California Merced
Position overview
Position titles:
- Associate Specialist in Labor Research
- Specialist in Labor Research
Open date: March 6, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UC Merced Community and Labor Center conducts research and education on issues of community, labor and the environment. It is the largest labor center serving a rural region in the US and has four major areas of expertise: rural work, workers' rights, immigrant rights, and equitable economic development. The center is hiring an Associate/ Full Specialist in Labor Research.
The Labor Research Specialist will report to the Executive Director and conduct applied labor research in the center's areas of expertise. The Labor Researcher will serve as a co-PI or PI on major research projects; clean and code quantitative and qualitative data; analyze data; participate in the writing of issue-based fact sheets, research briefs and/or reports; and create and deliver research presentations. The Labor Researcher may provide service to the public by planning meetings and events, or maintaining and developing relationships, with labor unions and worker organizations. Under the supervision of senior researchers or affiliates, the Labor Researcher may provide service to the center by providing trainings to other researchers.
Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis (70%)
Serve as a co-PI or PI on applied labor research projects, including but not limited to workers, labor standards, industry trends and working conditions
Work with labor unions and worker organizations to design and execute publicly-engaged research.
Design time-sensitive research studies utilizing the most practical qualitative (e.g. interviews) and/or quantitative methodologies (e.g. census data, survey data)
Clean and code qualitative and quantitative data. Construct datasets from public data.
Analyze data regarding applied labor research
For Associate Specialist Candidate: Co-author applied labor research fact sheets, briefs and/or reports that effectively communicate relevant labor policy implications and recommendations
For Specialist Candidate: Author applied labor research fact sheets, briefs and/or reports that effectively communicate relevant labor policy implications and recommendations
Professional Competence and Activity (10%)
Disseminate research findings-through presentations, interviews, public commentary and meetings-to university, community, labor, media, agency, and elected official stakeholders
University and Public Service (20%)
Assist with planning meetings and events with regional labor and worker organizations.
Assist with maintaining and developing partnerships with labor and worker organizations.
Providing trainings to other center researchers, including academic staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
For Specialist Candidate:
Specialist serve on committees for academic personnel reviews.
Specialist contribute to policy development for the Community and Labor Center.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Required Qualifications (for associate specialist)
Master's Degree in a labor-related field, such as sociology, economics or public health, or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in applied labor research.
Required Qualifications (for full specialist)
Master's Degree in a labor-related field, such as sociology, economics or public health, or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in applied labor research; or, a PhD in a labor-related field.
Preferred qualifications
Two years of experience working with labor unions or organizing workers
Expertise in developing curriculum and leading strategic research workshops
Expertise in multiple statistical software programs (e.g. SPSS, STATA, R, Python, etc.)
Proficiency in one or more data visualization programs (e.g. ArcGIS)
Spanish language proficiency
Application Requirements by Level
Associate Specialist
Position title: Associate Specialist in Labor Research
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Research Publications - Two Research Publications
- Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity
- Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Position title: Specialist in Labor Research
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Research Publications - Two Research Publications
- Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity
- Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: kcortez16@ucmerced.edu
About UC Merced
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Job location
Merced, CA
To apply, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01895
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About University of California Merced
UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the phys...ical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
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