Research Specialist I or II

Company: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications Research Specialist I: Demonstrated experience working with policy makers and other stakeholders, problem solving and decision making, working independently with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor and internal team members informed, and providing excellent customer relations. Ability to translate academic research to accessible quality policy reports; Ability to quickly master a range of content areas; Excellent written communication and analytic skills; Ability to coordinate a wide variety of projects; Ability and flexibility to perform other tasks as assigned. Knowledge of behavioral health, public participation processes, and/or social sciences applied research preferred. Research Specialist II: Master’s degree. Demonstrated experience working with policy makers and other stakeholders, problem solving and decision making, working independently with minimal supervision, keeping supervisor and internal team members informed, and providing excellent customer relations. Ability to translate academic research to accessible quality policy reports; Ability to quickly master a range of content areas; Excellent written communication and analytic skills; Ability to coordinate a wide variety of projects; Ability and flexibility to perform other tasks as assigned. Knowledge of behavioral health, public participation processes, and/or social sciences applied research preferred.

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