Research Scientist Youth-nex - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Youth-Nex project teams focus on collecting and storing large datasets, and the incumbent will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigators to analyze data, write reports/manuscripts/other products, and to disseminate findings

Other duties may include:

Data analysis and scientific writing skills, with particular expertise in qualitative methods
Knowledge of qualitative study design and analytic methods as well as research literature on child and adolescent development and behavioral health preventive interventions implemented in schools; Ability to review and synthesize relevant literature.
Train and supervise data collectors and project staff to implement research design, data management practices, and analytic techniques: Indepth understanding of randomized controlled designs in school settings; Knowledge of measures used in education and developmental research; Supervision of project staff.
Will work with colleagues to pursue external funding opportunities.
Ability to communicate findings in publications and presentations.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

We may consider this position for remote, hybrid, or in-person work.

Minimum Requirements

Education:
Doctoral degree

Preferred Requirements

Education:
An earned Ph.
D.

in a research-oriented Education, Psychology, Public Health, Human Development, Research, Statistics, and Evaluation, or a related, research-focused field is preferred by the start date of the position.

Experience:

Prior experience conducting analyses for, writing, and submitting peerreviewed journal articles as a first author is preferred.
Prior experience developing content and contributing to the submission of federal or private grant proposals is preferred.
At least three years of postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Expertise in mixed methods and qualitative methods is preferred.

Compensation:

$65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience and technical expertise, plus generous UVA benefits.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.