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Job outlook for research center partners in the United States
Are research center partner jobs in demand?
Research center partner job and salary trends over time
Research center partner jobs over time
Research center partner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,499 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,440 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,445 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,359 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | 0.00% |
Average research center partner salary over time
Research center partner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,948 | $26.90 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $53,137 | $25.55 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $51,445 | $24.73 | --3.9% |
| 2022 | $53,542 | $25.74 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $53,163 | $25.56 | --0.1% |
Research center partner jobs by state
Most common states for research center partners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 398 | 38% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 676 | 35% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 246 | 35% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 171 | 30% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,545 | 28% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 294 | 28% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 797 | 27% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 148 | 24% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,915 | 23% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,953 | 23% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,430 | 23% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 313 | 23% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 921 | 22% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 449 | 22% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 371 | 22% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,658 | 21% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 201 | 21% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 828 | 19% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 595 | 19% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,578 | 18% |
Most common cities for research center partners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menlo Park | 1 | 3% | $65,747 |
| 2 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $86,121 |
Research Center Partner job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of research center partner experts
Seattle University
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Elizabethtown College
Wilkes University
Creighton University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
East Tennessee State University
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Towson University
University of Akron
Adelphi University
West Liberty University
Harriet Phinney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorSeattle University
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
What skills stand out on Research Center Partner resumes?
Harriet Phinney Ph.D.: Understanding human diversity, Difference is viewed not as an obstacle but as an opportunity for generating new ideas, etc.
What will help Research Center Partners increase their earning potential?
Gabriel Loiacono: I would say this: history majors go on to a wide variety of good jobs. Historians use their research, writing, communication, and critical reading strengths in careers from insurance to law to you name it. To help with earning potential, strengthen these skills in college, but also branch out and add others: another language, whether it is C++ or Spanish, perhaps a mapping or public administration class. Then you can point to all these skills when you are looking for a good fit for you.
David Brown
Professor of HistoryElizabethtown College
History Department
What soft skills should all Research Center Partners possess?
David Brown: It's critical to be able to work as a team. Empathy, understanding, a bit of diplomacy, and integrity - aside from the obvious need of technical competency - are highly valued. As always, motivation is terribly important and this can be conjoined with flexibility. If energy and attitude remain positive this will rub off on others and create an attractive dynamic that draws people in. Finally, the ability to make a decision and follow through with it is perhaps too little appreciated.
What will help Research Center Partners increase their earning potential?
David Brown: Salaries have generally kept up with inflation, though with the decline of funding in the Humanities disciplines, the number of jobs has not been robust. There is a wide variance in compensation within a highly stratified university system that includes adjuncts, lecturers, visiting faculty and full-time faculty in the ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor. There is an increasing interest in pubic history - in museums, archives, and historical societies - that provide opportunities for those seeking opportunities outside of the academy.
Dr. Kenneth Klemow Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of BiologyWilkes University
Biology and Health Sciences
How have salaries changed over time for Research Center Partners?
Dr. Kenneth Klemow Ph.D.: I don't have sufficient familiarity with salary trends to give a good answer, though I know that individuals with data analysis skills command relatively high salaries.
Richard Witmer Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Government and PoliticsCreighton University
Department of Political Science
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Research Center Partner job market given the pandemic?
Richard Witmer Ph.D.: Students interested in preparing for life after the pandemic, and/or graduation will need to start online with internships. In-person opportunities will be harder to come by.
In addition, I expect the job market to continue to reward skilled applicants. This includes liberal arts students with evidence of research and presentation skills. Students with more advanced skills in quantitative research and statistical analysis should find the job search less daunting as well. Having the ability to show this on a resume is even more important now as new and recent grads compete for the same jobs.
Dr. Rachel Emas Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor, MPA Program DirectorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
School of Public Affairs and Administration
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Research Center Partners?
Dr. Rachel Emas Ph.D.: The courses or certifications that have the greatest impact on a person's public service job prospects are highly dependent on that person's career goals. Some of the courses that are helpful for nearly all public servants include topics like grant writing, administrative ethics, leadership of organizations, equity and diversity, and evidence-based decision making.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Research Center Partners?
Paul Trogen Ph.D.: Some surveys suggest that as many as half of local government jobs may be filled by business graduates. One should take courses similar to what those business students study. One of our graduate students surveyed local governments, and found the skills most in demand included accounting, human resource management, budgeting, public relations, and risk management. The ability to use spreadsheets and communicate clearly with tables and graphs helps. Quantitative skills like linear programming, PERT/CPM, inventory models, and queuing theory will make you an indispensable problem solver. Some high demand niches that are unique to the public sector include geographic information systems (GIS), city planning, and economic development. Hard skills will increase your chances of landing an interview.
Sara Church
Lecturer of PsychologySaint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Research Center Partners?
Sara Church: Absolutely, yes. We may not even know all the ways this pandemic will impact graduates professionally and personally. Students have experienced tremendous stress because of this pandemic. Classes have gone virtual, loved ones or they themselves have gotten sick, some are battling anxiety and depression-all the while they are trying to complete their coursework and stay engaged. I think it's important for us to acknowledge that along with this collective traumatic experience has come some incredible resilience. Graduates will have become flexible and adaptable; they will be ready to use technology in the field. Also, empathy! There is a depth of compassion for others that comes from living this together.
I will also say that qualified helping professionals are needed now more than ever. Counselor caseloads are packed, and people are reaching out for help at high rates. People were universally stressed before this pandemic happened. This sent some people over the edge and straight to their local therapist. We are working to get our psychology and human services students ready to make an immediate impact in this field.
Sya Kedzior Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorTowson University
Department of Geography and Environmental Planning
What technical skills for a Research Center Partner stand out to employers?
Sya Kedzior Ph.D.: The ability to understand technical or complex scientific processes and communicate that information with the public is one of the most attractive skills for an entry-level worker to possess. Many employers may not have staff skilled in the latest GIS technologies or social media trends. While the ability to use last year's software or network via Instagram might not seem particularly novel to recent graduates, these are skills less likely to be found in the workforce of even 10 years ago. Geographers are particularly well prepared for today's workforce because they've often had coursework across the "hard" and social sciences, along with training in technical skills (usually GIS or quantitative analysis) and written and oral communication skills. Another skill in high demand today is data collection and analysis. I often talk with potential employers who want to hire people who can develop and administer a public survey, and then analyze and write up the results. That requires understanding human behavior, public communication, and different forms of data analysis. But, these are skills that can be developed in perhaps only a few classes as part of a major or minor in Geography and other cognate fields.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Research Center Partners?
Dr. Bill Lyons: Conflict Management/Transformation skills. Quantitative analysis skills. Writing skills. Creativity and imagination skills developed in the arts.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Research Center Partner job market given the pandemic?
Brian Wygal: For students graduating in the next few years, the pandemic has clearly altered the job market and will further shift research and priorities of companies, governments, and our society. Public health, and similar specializations like medical anthropology, will obviously in high demand. Likewise, we are entering a period of racial reckoning so employers will be looking to create "anti-racist" institutions and workspaces. Students with a background in the social sciences, including anthropology, already know the importance of fostering and supporting cultural and biological diversity. The difficulty will also be translating those skills into a narrative prospective employers understand. They want to know, what will you bring to their table.
Your skills should be useful in HR departments, research and development, state and local governments, and many other sectors of our economy. The secret is, find those entry level positions, volunteer, and network so that you can better learn what types of jobs you qualify for and would enjoy. Remember that most opportunities are not labeled specifically for "anthropologists", so you need to find these spaces and figure out how the employer can benefit from the skills you have. That includes an ability to research, analyze, think critically, and write articulately. Skills that are still in high demand and not easily replaced by robots or computers.
Melinda Kreisberg Ph.D.
Professor, BiologyWest Liberty University
Biology Department
What Research Center Partner skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Melinda Kreisberg Ph.D.: We recommend they stay entrenched in the field of study. Whether that is volunteering with medical or environmental agencies, taking additional coursework to increase their knowledge and skills base, interning with the government or other in-field entity, or finding a 'gap year' job in a medical laboratory, a research laboratory, as a medical scribe, as a field technician, or some other field-related position depends on the student's ultimate goal and, based on their academic and experience record, where they might benefit from 'beefing up' their future applications.