Behavioral Scientist

• Author and co-author high-level deliverables including academic papers, journal articles, curriculum standards, white papers, and books.
• Collaboration: Work simultaneously on multiple projects, collaborating with the "Books & Reports" squad to ensure research aligns with long-term publication goals.
• Required: PhD or Master’s degree in Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Criminology, Islamic Studies, or Education.
• Demonstrated ability to produce work that meets the standards of peer review and academic credibility.
• Strategic Alignment: Ability to distinguish between "knowledge generation" (Research) and "delivery optimization" (Product), ensuring work focuses on validity, authority, and shifting public narrative.

Success Metrics

• Publication of peer-reviewed papers and journal articles.
• Citations and recognition within the academic community.
• Contribution to shifting the public narrative regarding Muslims through evidence-based description

Yaqeen Institute embraces a philosophy that values and promotes diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and advance a talented and diverse workforce within a culture where all employees are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Please note that all career opportunities at Yaqeen Institute are subject to a three-month probationary period, during which we assess performance, alignment with our values, and mutual fit to ensure long-term success in the role.

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• Statistical Software: Strong proficiency in working with statistical software, specifically Stata, SPSS, MPlus, R, or Python.
• Research Tools: Expertise in using Qualtrics for survey design and Shamela/Academic Libraries for literature reviews.
• Islamic Literacy: Understanding of foundational Islamic ideas, concepts, values, and principles is essential for contextualizing research findings.