Senior Research Associate

2 months ago

Itasca, United States National Safety Council Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSave lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate.  We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.  

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:
 

The Senior Research Associate conducts scientifically rigorous research in a specialized area under the direction of the program leader. Performs systematic reviews of scientific literature on specific topics. Designs and conducts applied experimental, quasi-experimental, and other quantitative and qualitative research. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets study data. May work individually or as part of a project team. Drafts research study reports or summaries of findings, submits research to peer-reviewed publications and other research outlets, and presents at conferences or related events.

What You’ll Do:

Research Initiatives Support (75%)

  • Participate in reviews of scientific literature on various safety topics
  • Use various presentation formats to share information about published research with internal and external audiences, including NSC staff, partners, volunteers, members and other stakeholders
  • Develop various data collection tools such as survey questionnaires, interview guides, or focus group moderator guides
  • Apply research techniques to validate and pilot data collection tools
  • Perform data collection, transfer, storage, cleanup, coding, validation, and other data management functions
  • Under supervision, apply statistical techniques to conduct analysis of quantitative data
  • Perform analysis of qualitative data
  • Assist in identifying opportunities for future research and research funding
  • Support the preparation and submission of proposals for funding

Impact Measurement Support (25%)

  • Collaborate with internal program owners to implement and execute impact measurement methodologies
  • Maintain and identify improvement opportunities for NSC’s internal impact measurement tracking system
  • Analyze program quantitative and qualitative data
  • Assist in the development of evaluation reports
  • Prepare presentations and reports to inform various audiences on all aspects of program process and results

Other duties as assigned (5%)

We’re Looking for Someone with: 
  • Master's degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a similar field and at least 6 years of relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information. OR Bachelor's degree in research, Public Health, Sociology, I/O Psychology, Environmental Health & Safety, or similar field and at least 8 years of relevant experience conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information.
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Professional experience in applied research, program evaluation, policy evaluation, public health and safety, not-for-profit organizations
  • Familiarity with program evaluation methodology
  • Excellent organizational skills with process management and project management experience
  • Self-motivated and ability to develop ideas
  • Comfortable in leading and knowing how to collaborate with others
  • Flexibility in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Comfortable presenting in front of groups both internal and external
  • Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS or comparable statistical software, qualitative analysis software a plus
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical writing and analytical ability
  • Ability to present research results to technical and non-technical audiences
  • This is a remote position
  • Salary for this role is $72,000
Reasons You’ll Love it here: 
NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees.  We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life.  We offer the following:
  • At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • 403(b) & Roth 403(b)  with employer match up to 6%
  • Reimbursable training
  • Student loan pay-down
  • Dress for your day

We believe that you can’t be safe if you don’t feel safe. Feeling safe requires a commitment to equitable policy implementation and promoting diversity in the safety profession. We must cultivate our own diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment to deliver on our mission to save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

NSC is an equal-opportunity employer

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