Research Scientist Youth-nex

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville, United States University of Virginia Full time

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: In-depth 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 peer-reviewed 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.
- A CV/resume
- A cover letter with a statement of research interests (addressed to Catherine Bradshaw)
- Two publications

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