The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) houses a Research & Analysis Unit (see https://icjia.illinois.gov/researchhub/hub-overview/). The unit produces reports, articles, and dashboards that inform statewide justice system policy and practice. Their research products reach government decision-makers, academic professionals, legislators, and the public at large. The Research & Analysis Unit is organized into six research centers. The chosen candidate will conduct research examining: (1) programs that offer alternatives to incarceration, (2) community re-entry for released prisoners. The position includes oversight of research supporting the State of Illinois Adult Redeploy Illinois (see https://icjia.illinois.gov/adultredeploy/) program. The position provides an excellent opportunity to engage Illinois correctional practitioners through data and research.