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Research Director - Los Angeles, United States - University of California System
Description
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
NOTE:
This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.
Department Summary
The Department of Education at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a steadfast commitment to advancing educational equity and social justice.
By preparing future educators, researchers, and leaders and conducting cutting-edge research, we strive to create positive change and address the complex challenges facing education locally, nationally, and globally for the betterment of society.
Position Summary
The UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families unites a multidisciplinary network across campus and throughout LA County to identify prevention strategies that safely reduce the need for foster care, while supporting equitable reform to our child welfare system.
As a bridge from UCLA and into neighborhoods across the region, we team with researchers and community leaders to boldly challenge and resolve systemic issues that have made Los Angeles County's child welfare system the largest in the nation.
The Research Director will lead, manage and execute the research portfolio, and will facilitate the design and structure of various research efforts, including those initiated by the center and when hired for contract.
The Researcher Director is responsible for carrying out UCLA Pritzker Center research projects related to child welfare, family separation and other issues pertaining to foster care and family well-being.
The Research Director will oversee existing projects, and cultivate new opportunities for research and funding.The Research Director will develop an agenda for future research, support the preparation of research grants, attend and present at conferences, and support both the internal and external development of relationships relevant to furthering the research agenda.
The Research Director will have extensive knowledge of child welfare systems, and intersectional topics such as race, disability, poverty, health, public health, mental health and education.
While the research on the Los Angeles County child welfare system is prioritized, other state and federal level programs are also relevant.
Under the oversight of the Executive Director and faculty, the Research Director will supervise and support the research fellow, postdoctoral research fellows, graduate student researchers, and other student researchers.
The Research Director will present workshops on developing research skills and provide direction toward the organization of the research enterprise.
The Research Director will work with numerous disciplines from across UCLA.Salary & Compensation
PhD in social welfare, education or related field. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check:
Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation
Live Scan Background Check:
A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment
E-Verify Check:
The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check
CANRA:
The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".20% Domestic Travel10% International Travel
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
(TBD_806)
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