Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Join UCLA LPPI to support high-impact, data-driven research advancing policy solutions for Latino communities. Work on meaningful projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to public-facing research that informs policy and practice. Also: - As a full-time UCLA employee, this position includes a comprehensive UC benefits package and additional employee perks. - All research positions at LPPI begin at the Research Analyst level, with opportunities for growth following completion of the probationary period and annual review. - This position is hybrid and requires occasional in-person meetings. Candidates should be based in Southern California. Travel may also be required for conferences or research activities. - Computer and remote work equipment will be provided upon hire and completion of the ergonomic assessment. - Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide a writing sample. **Salary & Compensation** - UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. **Qualifications** - Ability to maintain cooperative relationships and ongoing communications with people of diverse social, educational, and cultural backgrounds to advance organizational goals. (Required) - Working knowledge of social science and/or policy research, including technical knowledge, excellent verbal/writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. (Required) - Ability to support the production of several publications and various communications projects from the first draft to their final versions, including design,