Research Scientist for Violence Prevention

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Full time

Company Overview:
We are the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, a renowned organization dedicated to promoting research and innovation in the field of psychology. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to our violence prevention project.

Job Description:
This is a unique opportunity to work on a 15-session cognitive-behavioral intervention designed to prevent violence among 9th graders in the Chicago Public Schools. As a Research Scientist, you will assist Dr. Robinson and Dr. Jason with tasks as needed, including supervising research staff and volunteers, overseeing relationships with schools for data collection, helping with analysis and interpretation of the data, and assisting in research and the writing of manuscripts.

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 1+ years of research experience, preferably in a related social science field. You should also have strong knowledge of advanced statistical methods and data management, as well as experience with advanced statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, RSiena, Mplus). Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more. We also offer a matching retirement plan up to 10% and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.



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